Animal Care Supervisor

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. ULAR (University Laboratory Animal Resources) is an AAALAC-accredited animal care program that supports the University of California Irvine's research and teaching missions by providing high quality, humane care for vertebrate laboratory animals, in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the use of animals in research and teaching.

Requirements

Working knowledge of animal care and safety and regulatory environments
Working knowledge of facility management
Basic skills in animal husbandry, record-keeping and inventory control
Basic skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer competency
Basic ability to identify behavioral or health issues with animal(s) under care and report to vet or supervisor any changes or unusual behavior or physical issues that need attention
Interpersonal and communication skills to clearly and tactfully communicate with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds in person, by telephone or in writing
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
AALAS Certification at the LAT level
3-5 years Supervisory experience in a research lab setting working with lab animals
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operations of research animal facilities
Ensuring proper husbandry and cage wash procedures
Ensuring compliance with university, departmental, and governmental regulations
Managing the work schedule for staff
Supporting the achievement of unit goals
Providing technical recommendations to management
Overseeing the sanitation of cage wash stations
Performing routine animal care
Identifying health or behavioral issues in animals and reporting them to the appropriate parties
Handling administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and managing equipment inventories
Supervising the husbandry staff, addressing performance issues, providing training, and assisting in the hiring process
Overseeing the maintenance of caging and equipment
Ensuring compliance with regulations
Fostering effective employee relations to maintain workflow
Other duties are assigned as needed