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, and provide recommendations to guide your research program forward.
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.
Two-Column Responsive LayoutVivarium 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, caging systems, and HVAC needs
- Biosecurity and barrier systems
- Automation and efficiency improvements
- SOP generation and review
IND Program Management
- Market analysis for candidate drugs
- Comprehensive review of IND process to identify program gaps
- Strategic alignment and guidance for drug development program
- Complete program management of drug candidate up to Phase I clinical trials
Research Integration
- Scheduling and logistics within shared use and access facilities
- Strategic vision discussions to define short and long-term demands
- Research - IACUC - facilities staff relationships
- In vivo study outsourcing and program management
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
- EH&S protocol review and implementation
- Minimizing compassion fatigue
Colony Management
- Management of immunodeficient and low-fertility strains
- Colony census and colony reduction strategies
- Complex breeding strategies
- Review cryogenic and strain preservation procedures
Quality & Performance Integration
- Developing metrics for efficiency evaluation
- Supply chain reviews
- Formalize process, quality, and control programs
- Veterinary diagnostics for enhanced biosecurity
Procedures & Practices
- Development of SOPs for equipment use, maintenance, and validation
- Process mapping, root cause analysis training for continuous improvement
- Decision tree analysis for implementation of problem identification and escalation
- IACUC protocol review
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.
