Animal Care Facility Manager

The Opportunity:

As the Animal Care Facility Manager for the Office of the Campus Veterinarian's Integrated Vivarium Services, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and compliant operation of the Integrated Vivarium Services (IVS) animal care facilities. In this role, you will oversee daily unit operations by supervising staff (10-15 employees), managing budgets, implementing policies and procedures, allocating resources, and ensuring meaningful results.

Expectation on hours to be worked for this position would be Monday - Friday; between the hours of 7 AM - 5 PM. Weekend and Holiday hours on a rotating bases is also required.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 60% - Animal Facility Management
• 25% - Personnel, Financial and Administrative Management
• 10% - Equipment, Facilities and Safety
• 5% - Other Duties

Summary of Duties:

The Animal Care Facility Manager position is responsible for the sound management of operations and the maintenance and safety of animal care facilities and their constituent animals consistent with laboratory Animal Care Guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment if necessary.
• Must abstain from wearing scented products or using scented products at work.
• Must be able to work weekends, after hours, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an animal research or laboratory setting.
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist, ILAM or CMAR Certification.
• Previous experience managing rats, mice and livestock.
• Ability to drive or willingness to learn to drive 3/4 ton lift gate truck with manual transmission.