As part of its continued emphasis on full integration of research services, Harlan now offers contract animal husbandry, technical, and facility management expertise at customers’ facilities.

Outsourcing provides even the most proficient in-house animal facility with an effective way to reduce costs and enhance research performance. It allows your scientific staff to focus on research without the financial, administrative, and technical burdens of direct oversight of these functions.

Working with a world leader in animal production and facility management provides access to technical process innovations in animal health care, nutrition, and transportation.

Reducing overall costs is not the only benefit to your research. Caring for nutrition, sanitation, health and genetic stability of laboratory animals requires specialized attention to exacting details, as well as up to date awareness of animal husbandry procedures and advances. The right personnel training is essential.

Why Outsource?

• Reduction in overall costs and headcount without compromising quality
• Elimination of management burden, thereby allowing staff to focus on core goals
• Elimination of recruitment, benefits, and performance measurement burdens without loss of control
• Highly efficient and cost effective management of animal care operations in a positive atmosphere

Why Harlan?

• Industry leader with over 70 years experience in laboratory animal production and facility management
• Access to technical and process innovations developed and supported by a staff of more than 100 laboratory animal professionals
• Over 30 years of experience as a prime contractor for the U.S. Government and private industry

The Process.

• Understanding your objectives and expectations through face-to-face and telephone conversations
• A discrete visit and facility evaluation
• Technical and Cost Proposal

For more information, please contact
John F. Chick
Director, On-Site Research Support Services
(301) 873-2048
jchick@harlan.com

More About John Chick

Mr. Chick, Harlan’s Director of On-Site Research Support Services oversees all of Harlan's on-site support contracts. Mr. Chick has 14 years experience in on-site contract services management, having been responsible for numerous contracts ranging in size from 2 to over 100 persons. Mr. Chick holds a B.S. in Animal Sciences, and a M.S. in Applied Management, both from the University of Maryland.

During his career, Mr. Chick has served in positions of increased responsibility after starting as an animal caretaker. He therefore has an intimate knowledge of all phases of contract facility management, including new facility start-up and AAALAC accreditation preparation. Mr. Chick is certified both as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) and Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) by AALAS, and is a graduate of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Management (ILAM), a two-year advanced management course sponsored by AALAS. Harlan encourages all prospective clients to contact references from past and present customers of Mr. Chick.

It is important to note that, unlike other offers, there is no separation between those involved directly in sales of contract services and oversight of these contracts from a corporate level. Mr. Chick is responsible for managing his contracts to each customer's' specific needs and satisfaction.