Animal Care Supervisor

Texas Biomedical Research Institute•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Biomed is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to oversee the daily activities of the macaque animal care team. This role involves planning work schedules, assigning tasks, coordinating workload, and providing priorities. The supervisor will coach, mentor, motivate, and lead assigned employees, influencing them to take positive action and be accountable for their responsibilities. They will also provide guidance and make recommendations concerning talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. This position will assist leaders in identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and/or automate business processes while actively implementing changes as needed. Maintaining regular communication with leaders and reporting employees related to upcoming tasks and deadlines, and assisting as needed, is crucial. The supervisor will oversee the recording of data for daily reports such as husbandry records (sanitation, feeding, animal observations), clinical observations of animals, inventory reports, and other task-related reporting. A key responsibility is to assure that assigned staff follow and comply with standards of veterinary care and properly execute IACUC approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and research activities. Additionally, the supervisor will administer the animal care training program, which includes determining appropriate training, scheduling training sessions, and maintaining competency requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years animal experience required.
Demonstrated supervisory skills are required, preferably over medical or technical personnel working with non-human primates.
Texas Operators Driver’s License with good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Sixty hours from an accredited college/university or Associate’s degree preferred.
AALAS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan work schedules, assign tasks, coordinate workload, and provide priorities.
Coach, mentor, motivate and lead assigned employees influencing them to take positive action and be accountable for assigned responsibilities.
Provide guidance and make recommendations concerning talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.
Assist leaders in identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and/or automate business processes while actively implementing changes as needed.
Maintain regular communication with leaders and reporting employees related to upcoming tasks and deadlines and assist as needed.
Oversee the recording of data for daily reports such as husbandry records (sanitation, feeding, animal observations), clinical observations of animals, inventory reports, and other task related reporting.
Assure that assigned staff follow and comply with standards of veterinary care and properly execute IACUC approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and research activities.
Administer the animal care training program to include: determining the appropriate training, scheduling training sessions, and maintaining competency requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family—including pet insurance options.
Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Year’s).
Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness, helping you take the time you need when life happens.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to encourage giving back to the community.
Paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
Flexible work arrangements that support a strong work-life balance.
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and prescription support programs designed to make care more accessible and affordable.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs to help you stay active and healthy.
Relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
Dynamic learning environment with professional development opportunities, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to support your growth.