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The following positions are available at SNBL USA in Everett, WA. To apply for an open position, simply click on the link that follows the respective description and follow the directions.

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ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

The Accounting Supervisor will join the Business Services/Accounting team to provide technical support and management of all aspects of running the Finance Department. The Accounting Supervisor will report directly to the Controller of SNBL USA and have the responsibility to manage the general accounting functions of the company including: financial statement reporting and analysis; budgeting; general ledger; fixed assets; A/P; A/R.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate monthly closing process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
  • Manage general accounting function including, general ledger activities, fixed assets and reconciliation procedures
  • Prepare analysis of the general ledger accounts as needed
  • Assist in preparation of cost accounting information as directed by management
  • Provide assistance in the coordination and handling of financial audits
  • Review and verify journal entries and accounting classifications
  • Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward or implement corrective action plans
  • Assist with budgets; JSOX documentation and audits
  • Record/track revenue and supplies on hand

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, specializing in Accounting
  • Four years related experience and/or training or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience required.

For consideration send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

The Administrative Coordinator will provide a wide variety of administrative support and expertise to a team of SNBL USA’s Directors to include: Operations, Safety Assessment and other departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct applicable responsibilities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Represent SNBL USA in a professional, courteous and appropriate
  • Use professional judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality at all times
  • Facilitate timely and clear communication when dealing with executive management team, parent company, sponsors, employees, vendors, etc.
  • Set up internal meetings with staff, clients, and visitors for Senior staff
  • Attend meetings, take meeting notes and distribute materials to attendees
  • Assist in the design and creation of new forms and documents for Senior staff
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements with Purchasing Department
  • Photocopy and fax materials as needed and prepare FedEx letters/packages for shipment
  • Maintain calendars, schedule meetings and events
  • Create and distribute PowerPoint or other similar presentation materials to include slides, handouts, reports, etc.
  • Maintain records and organize filing systems to facilitate the expeditious retrieval of business materials
  • Create and maintain a library containing reference materials
  • Route journals and reference materials to appropriate staff
  • Assist with: scheduling study activities; compiling study data; preparing, organizing and finalizing study reports (as needed)
  • Open, sort, prioritize and distribute incoming documents in a timely and accurate manner (as needed)
  • Complete and submit various internal forms (e.g., business expense, travel expense, staff requisition, etc.) for Senior staff members
  • Prepare draft written correspondence for review and signature
  • Provide recommendations on ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of administrative processes
  • Balance and prioritize the business needs of multiple Directors

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required with at least 3 years of directly related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of directly related experience, providing professional support to executive-level staff ideal
  • Proficiency in MS Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Apply for this position by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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ANIMAL CARE (RESEARCH SUPPORT) SUPERVISOR

The Research Support Supervisor will be responsible for the daily operations for a portion of the Husbandry team and will supervise staff to ensure operational excellence in compliance with state and federal regulations related to the care and feeding of animals and maintenance of animal quarters.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Monitor and assure that all regulatory and/or applicable documentation is appropriately recorded, filed and accessible for inspections, reports, etc.
  • Ensure direct reports’ compliance with departmental standard operating procedures
  • Ensure direct reports responsibilities will be conducted in accordance with Animal Welfare Act Regulations, AAALAC International, The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and other federal (NIH assurance, FDA, and GLPs where applicable) and state laws, and company policies
  • Opportunity to supervise direct reports work assignments and schedules, administer time and attendance policies, provide training, interviewing and hiring, performance management, conflict resolution and employee relations

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School degree or equivalent required
  • 2+ years of higher education in an animal related field preferred
  • 3+ years related experience in an animal facility required
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience required
  • AALAS LAT certification preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Apply for this position by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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CENTRAL LAB SERVICES DIRECTOR

As a member of the SNBL USA leadership team, the Central Lab Services Director will be involved in activities including strategic planning, department goal setting, budgeting, and process improvement efforts with Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities:

  • This position will include the oversight of approximately 25 employees and responsibility for ensuring the quality and integrity of services offered by SNBL USA
  • Represent SNBL USA and interfacing successfully with clients, regulatory agencies and cross functional team members to share technical expertise, coach performance and drive accountability and results across departments
  • Provide expert management, leadership and technical expertise towards the conduct of studies and performance of the Analytical Biology and Clinical Pathology departments
  • Oversee supervision and training of team(s), to ensure the quality of preclinical contract studies conducted in accordance with GLP, Protocol, client preferences and SNBL USA expectations
  • Provide senior management oversight on protocol development, study conduct and study reporting
  • Provide advice and directives on company-wide strategic development and promote the scientific and business development of SNBL USA’s preclinical research capabilities

Education and/or Experience:

  • Doctoral degree (PhD)
  • Five to ten years specializing in scientific discipline or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training and laboratory or CRO experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience required
  • Extensive experience in managing, developing and conducting laboratory analyses in a GLP environment in support of preclinical safety and efficacy programs
  • Experience in writing and presenting preclinical safety data to regulatory agencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create and present high quality scientific presentations

Apply for this position by submitting your resume to: hr@snblusa.com.

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

As part of our continued growth, we have a current opening for an evening Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct applicable responsibilities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Represent SNBL USA in a professional, courteous and appropriate manner
  • Use professional judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality at all times
  • Facilitate timely and clear communication
  • Prepare specimens for on-site analysis or for shipment or storage
  • Analyze specimens based on established study protocol, using automated, semi-automated or manual instrumentation and test methods
  • Document all specimen handling, instrument usage and maintenance, raw data acquisition and formalized reports and validation and procedural processes
  • Perform and document quality control, including; equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Monitor inventory and place orders when necessary to maintain adequate supplies
  • Perform new test investigation
  • Record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used
  • Calibrate laboratory instruments
  • Prepare data for inclusion in study reports

Education and/or Experience:

  • Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or Technical school, specializing in medical technology; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • MLT/ASCP or MT/ASCP desired

Apply for this position by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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PATHOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTOR

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity where your senior level expertise will have a significant impact on the quality of services provided by the Pathology Department? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where your ability to share your knowledge & motivate employees will directly contribute to success? We are looking for a unique and highly skilled Director, Pathology Services to proactively manage our Pathology Services area which will include oversight of approx. 25 employees and responsibility for ensuring the quality and integrity of Pathology Services offered by SNBL USA.

As a member of the leadership team, the Director, Pathology Services will be involved in activities including strategic planning, department goal setting, budgeting, and process improvement efforts with Lean Six Sigma. The Pathology Services Director will have responsibility for representing SNBL USA and interfacing successfully with clients, regulatory agencies and cross functionally within the organization. This is a hands-on position which requires day to day interaction with Pathology team members to share technical expertise, coach performance and drive accountability and results within the department.

The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in a GLP compliant Pathology laboratory. A minimum 10 years in a GLP pathology environment is required along with a DVM and PhD in Pathology or related field. Diplomate, ACVP highly desired. Minimum 5 years at the Sr. Manager level within a biotech, pharmaceutical or preclinical facility is required. The ability to analyze and solve ongoing multifaceted issues, a strong ability to communicate with others and facilitate change will ensure success in this position.

This position is located in Everett, WA (20 miles north of downtown Seattle). Comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance is included.

Apply for this position by submitting your cover letter, CV, and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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QULALITY ASSURANCE ANALYTICAL AUDITOR

The Quality Assurance Analytical Auditor will perform a wide variety of activities pertaining to assuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements by conducting audits, data and documentation reviews and analysis. This position will coordinate auditing activities and implement auditing systems to ensure compliance with GLP requirements by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct applicable responsibilities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Maintain computerized files to support audit activities
  • Perform critical phase inspections of ongoing analytical study activities
  • Audit GLP analytical reports, raw data and supporting documentation for internal accuracy, consistency, and conformance with regulations
  • Audit GLP Method Validations for internal accuracy, consistency and conformance with regulations
  • Prepare, issue and track reports of observations noted during audits and inspections
  • Support project planning and implementation; act as lead auditor on analytical portions of studies
  • Regularly apply best practices and GLP principles to issues
  • Identify compliance gaps in processes, systems and studies; provide risk-based compliance opinions and guidance
  • Influence and collaborate with employees and management; assist with representing QA in internal work groups
  • Assist in the design of training systems and train other employees on internal procedures
  • Perform annual facility audits to ensure departmental compliance with regulations
  • Audit studies for consistency and compliance with regulations
  • Review and update Quality Assurance SOPs to ensure reflection of current practice
  • Assist with training of SNBL USA staff by conducting training seminars and distributing information on GLP regulations and other related standards

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and 3+ years experience in a Quality Assurance environment (e.g., GLP, GMP, FDA, EPA or OECD) within the biotech, pharma, or the medical industries
  • Experience with ligand binding, PCR, and flow cytometry is preferred
  • Professional certification such as RQAP-GLP (Registered Quality Assurance Professional-GLP) or ASQ-CQA (American Society of Quality - Certified Quality Auditor) or other certification is preferred

Apply for this position by submitting your resume and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITOR I

The Quality Assurance Auditor will perform a wide variety of activities pertaining to assuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements by conducting audits, data and documentation reviews and analysis. Candidates will need the ability to influence and collaborate with co-workers and management, as well as professionally represent QA across work groups.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate auditing activities
  • Implement auditing systems to ensure compliance with GLP requirements
  • Maintain computerized files to support audit activities
  • Perform critical phase inspections of ongoing study activities
  • Audit GLP final reports, raw data and supporting documentation for internal accuracy, consistency, and conformance with regulations
  • Prepare, issue and track reports of observations noted during audits and inspections

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (BS), specializing in general science
  • 2-3 years related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Apply for this position by submitting your resume and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE VALIDATION AUDITOR

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience in performing computerized systems and equipment qualification audits in a regulated environment and will be able to work with a diverse group of people at various reporting levels.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Perform audits of qualification and validation processes to include auditing of computer system validation plans, procedures, reports, records and audit trails for accuracy, consistency, and conformance with 21 CFR Part 58 and Part 11, and Standard Operating Procedure requirements
  • Perform audits of equipment records and qualifications, documenting supporting study activities and other facility data to assure compliance with the regulations
  • Perform audits of computer systems design, installation, operational and performance qualification processes and testing plans and performing in-process inspections of ongoing software program use and maintenance activities
  • Schedule, coordinate and perform annual facility audits to ensure departmental compliance with the regulations and may audit study data, reports and supporting documentation for internal accuracy, consistency, and conformance with regulations as needed

Education and/or Experience:

  • BS degree specializing in computer science or one to two years related experience and/or training required
  • Combination of education and experience may be considered

Apply for this position by submitting your resume to: hr@snblusa.com.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

The Research Associate, Scientific Services will provide technical and scientific support in the areas of research, animal handling, and sample and data collection on research studies. Ideal candidates will have a professional demeanor and high standards, a friendly ‘can do’ attitude, enjoy physical work, have the ability to multi-task and be extremely detail oriented. This position will require the ability to work as part of a team on a rotating weekend schedule.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow and perform Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Protocols on study animals, including, but not limited to: clinical observations, body weights, urine collection, tattoos, administering injectable anesthesia, mating procedures, blood draws (all routes), dose administration (all routes), euthanasia, catheter placement, lifting (20lbs + above head), animal handling, enrichment, some husbandry tasks (eg, feeding, food count, food removal)
  • Support SNBL USA’s animal welfare and care programs and actively participate in these programs
  • Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) while following written and verbal instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Protocols, and Daily Schedules
  • Record and enter raw study data while maintaining accurate paper work
  • Read and perform laboratory protocols, and assays or tests as assigned
  • Operate selected laboratory equipment (ie, Balances, Harvard pump, Digital Thermometer)
  • Support other Work Groups as needed

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Animal handling experience preferred
  • Good verbal, written, data entry and problem solving skills are essential
  • This is a physically demanding position. Applicants will be required to pass an occupational health physical which will require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis and the ability to work on their feet up to 90% of the day.

Apply for this position by submitting your resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

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SYSTEMS/NETWORK ENGINEER

The Systems/Network Engineer will join the IT team to provide technical support and management of information security systems, enterprise servers and the LAN/WAN network. They will install, configure, test and maintain voice, data, network security defense equipment as well as data repositories, and applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement Network/Systems, based on business requirements
  • Maintain high availability systems and network by applying proactive administration techniques
  • Develop and utilize written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control protocols based on information security guidelines and regulatory requirements
  • Provide tier two and three support to internal users

Education and/or Experience:

  • BS Computer Science or related degree
  • 5+ years related industry experience
  • Experience configuring, testing and resolving problems related to Windows 2003/8, SharePoint, Terminal Servers, Active Directory and Exchange in clustered configurations
  • Experience installing, configuring and managing layer two and three network devices, with strong understanding of routable network protocols and WAN/LAN technology
  • In depth knowledge of advanced information protection methods and controls including firewalls, VPN, RSA, and IDS appliances
  • Effective communication skills, including technical writing

To apply for this position, submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: hr@snblusa.com.

SNBL USA, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Employer



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