Delivering guidance and support through an interactive process, disciplined program and project management, and a deep understanding of your needs.
Are you facing a complex situation, working to optimize protocols, or suffering decision fatigue and wish you had someone with experience to turn to for advice? The Jackson Laboratoryʼ s new Consulting and Advisory Services gives you access to experts across the JAX organization. We understand that every institution has unique resource constraints, existing infrastructure and strategic goals. We use a holistic approach to assess your situation, collect and analyze data, provide recommendations, and guide implementation.
Let Jax Be Your Guide
JAX has immense expertise in vivarium operations, mouse genetics, breeding, animal welfare & husbandry, surgical methods, SOPs, and translational/preclinical research. Through the years, we have tested, implemented, and measured numerous facility designs, caging systems, food and water delivery systems, and SOPs to improve efficiency and biosecurity.
Vivarium Design
We understand that efficient vivariums require all the pieces to fit together. In helping improve your operations and outcomes, we consider all the aspects that contribute to a thriving research facility, sometimes identifying gaps you may not be aware of.
- Process flow: Examining floor plans and/or virtual walkthrough
- Equipment and HVAC needs
- Biosecurity and Veterinary Diagnosis
- Training programs
- SOP generation and review
Research Integration
- Scheduling and logistics within shared use and access facilities
- Managed Strategic Vision discussions to improve
- IACUC and Researcher relationships
- In vivo study outsourcing and program management
Colony Management
- Specialty in management of immunocompromised rodents
- Colony census and colony reduction strategies
- AAALAC accreditation, IACUC approval and veterinary diagnostics
- Review cryogenic and strain preservation procedures
Training& Staffing
- Training programs for husbandry, biosecurity, biomethods, surgical and aseptic techniques
- Review vivarium ergonomics and establish programs to ensure employee wellness
- Employee recruitment and retention programs
- EHS Programs
Procedures & Practices
- SOPs for equipment maintenance and validation
- Process mapping, root cause analysis training for continuous improvement
- Decision tree analysis for implementation of problem escalation
Quality & Performance
- Validation programs for vivarium equipment
- Supply chain reviews
- Formalize process, quality and control programs
- Develop entry and PPE for improved biosecurity
Certification Planning & Audit Response
- OLAW Assurance preparation and maintenance
- AAALAC accreditation application, compliance, and audit response
- IACUC and EH&S inspection procedures
Get In Touch With JAX To Learn More
Our services are as unique as the needs of the clients we serve. We work with you to develop the standards for best practices across all areas.