Animal Shipping Coordinator at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Import Coordination:
Once an import request is received for domestic, international, quarantine resuscitations, or Transgenic Core coordinate with sending institution to send health data and other facility information. Upon receipt of health data, determine if data is sufficient and submit request for DCM Veterinary staff approval and arrange additional testing, if needed. When approved, send necessary documents to sending institution to facilitate shipment. For imports and resuscitations, determine appropriate quarantine facility, space allocation and resources available. Update DCM-OPS software database with import details, schedule quarantine testing, generate billing records for all services. Coordinate transfer out of quarantine with husbandry and facilities team once veterinarian approval has been obtained. Continue to monitor shipping until arrival of animals with providing updates as needed to researchers and key individuals.

Rodent Health and Handling:
Collects and analyzes a variety of samples from animals monitored in quarantine for imported animals, as well as additional testing needed for exported animals, including blood, skin swabs, oral swabs, feces, etc. Prepares and ships samples for analysis. Confirms cages of rodents to be exported, properly packs animals into shipping crates for transport, and performs proper record keeping and health evaluation. Meets courier to receive new shipments. Reviews shipment manifest for accuracy. Prepares and operates animal shipment disinfection equipment. Maintains animal receiving rooms.

Export Coordination:
Export requests received for domestic or international institutions and facilities, obtain necessary health data, health monitoring parameters and other appropriate information to send to receiving institution for their approval to receive animals. Interacts with DCM Veterinary staff regarding miscellaneous information and arrange additional testing, if needed. Upon receipt of approval from receiving facility, schedule veterinary exam and DCM approval to initiate shipment. Arrange shipment: contact couriers and obtain necessary documentation, work with customs to ensure the proper information for international shipments and correct health certificate language, to prevent delays of shipments. Update DCM-OPS database with export details and generate billing records for all services. Continue to track shipping of animals to from departure at OHSU to arrival at receiving institution.

Administrative Coordination:
Communicate by email, phone, fax or in person with all parties involved with the import/export or transfer transactions to insure consensus with all pertinent details regarding the requests, and keep those involved updated. Explain DCM shipping policies and procedures to clientele as needed. Troubleshoot any problems with shipments. Interact with local couriers to ship and receive animals.

Internal Transfer Coordination:
Evaluation and analysis of submitted transfers for accuracy, and any needed communication to resolve discrepancies. Submission of transfers for approval by DCM Veterinary staff. Transfer details entered and processed in DCM database. When needed coordinate and place transport service requests in DCM software. Communicate transfer approval via email to all involved parties. Reconcile and bill transfer fees in DCM software.

Administrative Tasks:
Serves as backup to office during absences or breaks with performing lead work, and other duties, as assigned by manager.

• Experience in Animal Resource Facility Experience