CBC Group Leader

Organization Overview

The Comparative Bioscience Center (CBC) provides a comprehensive program of animal care in support of the University's in vivo research. The goal of our staff is to provide investigators with the highest level of research support at the lowest cost while ensuring the welfare of the animals used in the research. The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Overview

The CBC Group Leader is responsible for the direct oversight of five (5) to six (6) animal Husbandry Technicians and their assigned rooms. The Group Leader will monitor work activities and make adjustments as needed. The CBC Group Leader has regularly scheduled rooms to maintain. The Group Leader oversees the staff on duty and reports directly to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Daily animal care, including general health observations, cage changing, room sanitation, provision of food and water
• Maintenance of animal records
• Maintaining consumable supplies as needed by the technicians and investigators
• Monitoring the physical plant for deficiencies
• Training all new employees, and reinforcing standard operating procedures with all employees as needed
• Investigates and resolves conflicts between technicians and investigators
• Other job duties will be assigned as needed

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma
• ALAT Certification
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to push/pull carts with weight-bearing wheels weighing at least 500 lbs, lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs, and tolerate significant standing, bending, and walking
• Must not be allergic to animals, waste products, and or bedding
• Requirements are subject to change based on facility needs