Assistant Director, Animal Care

Laboratory Animal Resources within the Office of Research seeks to fill the Assistant Director of Animal Care position. Responsibilities This position is responsible for providing direction for the daily operation of the animal care and husbandry program. Provides strategic oversight for all LAR-maintained facilities. Relieves the LAR Director of a wide variety of internal duties and on-the-ground decision making. Supervises the functions and activities of LAR direct animal care staff. Ensures that animal care staff follow established operating procedures. Schedules, assigns and re-assigns work to ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and facilities. Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services. Coordinates hiring, orienting, training, assessing, disciplinary action and termination procedures for LAR direct animal care staff. Communicate with faculty and investigators to determine project requirements for animal resources, housing, and care. Complete and coordinate complex projects and reports, which may require significant contact with other departments and outside organizations. Participates in and provides input for planning, design and commissioning of renovations and new spaces. Develops changes to operational policies for LAR animal care and husbandry programs. This position preforms rounds in animal facilities to ensure maintenance of required sanitation standards and conformance to AAALAC, USDA, Guide, IACUC and department policies and guidelines; observes and reports noticeable deficiencies. Provides detailed written inspection reports of all the animal facilities routinely to the LAR Director. Participates in department and IACUC inspections, AAALAC site visits and other regulatory visits. Ensures that equipment and facilities are maintained in operational condition. Ensures that equipment or facility issues are reported in a timely fashion and follows through to ensure the problems are resolved. Serves as departmental property manager. Responsible for information and inventory management, and coordinating supply orders while remaining within budgetary constraints. This position provides technical expertise and instruction in animal use and experimentation. Will Assist with colony health surveillance monitoring program as needed. Will serve as acting supervisor of cage wash personnel in absence of Cage Wash and Ancillary Services Supervisor. Oversees integrated pest management program. Attends regional or national meetings periodically to remain current with industry standards and to promote teamwork and growth in LAR. Participates in emergency response planning and contingency planning for animal facilities. Rotates after hours, weekend, and holiday coverage with Cage Wash and Ancillary Services Supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned related to operation of animal facilities and animal care program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years experience in a related science or research services field or a Masters and two years experience in a related science or research services field. Must hold a current LATG Certification issued by AALAS. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing personnel and operations within an academic laboratory animal care program American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification Master's degree in laboratory animal science, veterinary science, biological science, business administration, public administration, or a related field Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with investigators, animal care staff, veterinary staff, and institutional partners Contact Info Cassidy Cooksey at rsch-workforce@fsu.edu University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses . Anticipated Salary Range The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks. How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume. Considerations This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check . Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications, leadership experience, and leadership philosophy.The letter should include a discussion of how the applicant would balance the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance while supporting and facilitating the research and teaching missions of the University.Applicants must provide a minimum of three professional references familiar with their work performance and leadership abilities, including each reference's relationship to the applicant, email address, and telephone number. Applicants that do not submit all required materials will not be considered. This position participates in a rotation of after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call with other LAR supervisory personnel. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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