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Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

The Opportunity:

P&G has an opportunity for a Laboratory Animal Scientist to join our Global Product Stewardship (GPS) team located onsite at the Mason Business & Innovation Center. GPS is dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of Procter & Gamble's diverse range of products. In this role you would support several teams including GPS Office for Animal Welfare, the GPS Pet Safety team, and the GPS Study Management team. The key aspects of the position are to provide aquatic husbandry and animal welfare support, complete facility sanitization and equipment maintenance, utilize veterinary and laboratory animal skills, and manage administrative tasks related to GSMS (Global Study Management System), Veeva Vault, and Excel.

The ideal candidate will be self-directed and proactive. They should have a strong eagerness to learn and grow professionally. A passion for innovation and problem-solving is key, as is the ability to adapt to new challenges. We need someone who can multitask effectively and show a "flow to the work" aptitude. Flexibility to independently self-teach is also important. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with a team-customer oriented attitude and a collaborative spirit. Join our dynamic environment; your contributions will make a real impact as part of a collaborative team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with global work teams which include human safety toxicologists, environmental stewards, project leaders, endpoint experts, veterinarians, regulatory and quality assurance, external relations, consumer relations, and external business partners.
• Complete tasks associated with vivarium operations, in-vivo and ex-vivo testing methods, aquatic-based husbandry, facility equipment maintenance, and animal welfare initiatives.
• Complete facility sanitization and lab preparations for in-vivo and ex-vivo testing methods.
• The work environment entails a high degree of physical activity (e.g. mopping, sweeping, cleaning, scrubbing, climbing, bending) and also includes lifting, and transporting equipment.
• Exhibit working knowledge of database and document management of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)-compliant in-vivo studies.
• Understand in-vivo regulatory requirements, accreditation standards (AAALAC), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) expectations, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) global guidelines, and GLP standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Guidance Documents, and IACUC Policies.
• Maintain and write effective IACUC-related documents and relevant content for multiple SharePoint sites.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues in vivarium and aquatic systems, offer solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Non-overtime based weekend and holiday rotation to cover in-vivo husbandry needs, and to provide periodic on-call services via cell phone.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., veterinary technology, animal science, laboratory animal medicine, veterinary medicine, or a degree in biology paired with relevant work experience in the laboratory animal field).
• External certification in laboratory animal medicine or IACUC administration. For example: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Laboratory Animal Technician or Technologist, Certified Manager of Animal Resources, IACUC administrative professional.
• Working knowledge of IACUC administration, GLP, 8th Edition Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, AAALAC accreditation standards.
• Intermediate or expert level proficiency with supported computer programs and systems (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office).
• Willingness to learn specialized software programs and demonstrate business writing skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and complete physical activities (e.g. mopping, sweeping, cleaning, scrubbing, climbing, bending) and also includes lifting up to 25 pounds, and transporting equipment.
• Ability to participate in a weekend and holiday staffing rotation.
• This is an onsite role. Available to work onsite 5 days a week at our Mason, OH location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Veeva Vault experience.

What we offer:

• Responsibilities as of Day 1 - you will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, and you will be given specific ownership areas and responsibilities.
• Continuous mentorship - you will work with passionate people and receive formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of interesting problems.
• Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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