Colony Manager Program Coordinator

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission\: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

We are looking for an Animal Breeding Program Coordinator who will work under the supervision of the Animal Breeding Program Supervisor to plan, implement, and monitor the breeding of animals for biomedical research. You will assist the Breeding Supervisor with training, task assignment, and monitoring the performance of technicians assigned to breeding activities. You may also assist with husbandry/breeding and other technical support functions as required.

As a successful candidate you will\:

· Serve as the primary liaison between Comparative Medicine (CCM) staff and research teams, collaborating with investigators to develop strategic breeding plans and ensure production goals are met through effective colony management.

· Manage all aspects of breeding colony operations, including mating selection, genotyping, phenotyping, breeding performance, weaning, and colony maintenance, while providing ongoing communication and support to research groups to ensure project success.

· Interpret and apply NIH guidelines, institutional animal care policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance and uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and research integrity.

· Train and support breeding, husbandry, and research staff on animal breeding practices, colony management, and troubleshooting breeding challenges, while facilitating the onboarding and development of new breeding projects.

· Establish, maintain, and oversee breeding databases, record-keeping systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring accurate data management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the animal breeding program.