Vivarium Supervisor

The successful applicant will work 5 consecutive days per week, Monday through Friday. Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of a large number of animal care technicians and cage wash technicians. Schedules daily work assignments for staff. Addresses inquiries and resolves problems pertaining to any aspect of animal care raised by investigators, veterinary staff and animal care technicians. Inspects animal and cage wash areas to assess adequacy of provision of husbandry services. Contributes to annual performance reviews of direct reports. Participates in interviewing applicants for animal care technician positions. Participates in decisions to hire and discipline animal care staff. Supervises and coordinates the training of new hires by direct reports. Participates in the formulation of standard operating procedures. Is knowledgeable about state and federal regulations and policies as well as University policies regarding animal care and well being and evaluates husbandry activities to assure compliance with same. Keeps abreast of current practices and innovations in the field of laboratory animal care by reading relevant literature and attending meetings and seminars.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of a large number of animal care technicians and cage wash technicians; Schedules daily work assignments for staff; Addresses inquiries and resolves problems pertaining to any aspect of animal care raised by investigators, veterinary staff and animal care technicians; Inspects animal and cage wash areas to assess adequacy of provision of husbandry services; Contributes to annual performance reviews of direct reports; Participates in interviewing applicants for animal care technician positions; Participates in decisions to hire and discipline animal care staff; Supervises and coordinates the training of new hires by direct reports; Participates in the formulation of standard operating procedures; Is knowledgeable about state and federal regulations and policies as well as University policies regarding animal care and well being and evaluates husbandry activities to assure compliance with same; Keeps abreast of current practices and innovations in the field of laboratory animal care by reading relevant literature and attending meetings and seminars

Requirements

Associate's degree in appropriate discipline required; 7 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, organization, demonstrated customer service skills, and communication skills (including written communication) required; Ability to lift repetitively up to 50 lbs and ability to work weekends and holidays when necessary required; Knowledge of computer software packages required

Nice to have

At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience preferred; Prior experience in lab animal facility preferred; AALAS certification at the ALAT level or higher a plus preferred; Knowledge of animal husbandry and knowledge of regulations related to animal husbandry preferred