Washington University in St. Louis-posted 2 months ago
$48,000 - $86,900/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level

Assist in the oversight of facility-wide husbandry operation activities to ensure efficient and effective performance as directed by the Facility Manager. Responsible for confirming adherence to DCM Standard Operating Procedures, Animal Welfare Regulations, IACUC policies, and quality care for animals. Participates in ensuring that all standard operating procedures are current and accurate and that occupational safety procedures are observed. This position reports to the Facility Manager and performs duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

  • Supervise the daily activities of Husbandry Operations.
  • Provide quality control checks to ensure proper practices are followed and provide training to maintain compliance.
  • Communicate effectively with DCM leadership, research technicians, animal users, principal investigators/faculty, Facilities Maintenance, and EHS to assure safe and smooth operation.
  • Manage up to forty direct and indirect reports.
  • Participate in decisions regarding recruitment, evaluation, development, and termination of employees.
  • Serve as a rotating member on the recruiting team.
  • Oversee caretaker work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Coordinate the collection of husbandry and animal care data (e.g. census and log sheets).
  • Assist in the assessment of staffing levels.
  • Conduct time and motion studies and share data with Manager and DCM leadership to help make decisions regarding staffing levels and operational changes.
  • Assist in coordination of facility orders and verify that receipt and delivery of animals is properly performed.
  • Provide oversight for receiving including equipment and gas delivery and pick up.
  • Oversee animal transfer process.
  • Validate that animal care staff are appropriately trained on all husbandry procedures.
  • Identifies staff training needs in coordination with the Facility Supervisors, Facility Manager, and DCM training team.
  • Assists and follow up with in-facility training of new hires after boot camp.
  • Oversee or participate in special projects such as facility renovations.
  • Monitors the progress toward the fulfillment of established goals and objectives utilizing measurement standards.
  • Provide weekend, after hours, and holiday coverage on a rotational basis, including oversight of weekend/Holiday staff.
  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
  • Relevant Experience (4 Years)
  • Management/Supervisory (1 Year)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certified Manager of Animal Resource (CMAR) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
  • Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
  • Laboratory Animal Care (4 Years)
  • Skills: Animal Care, Animal Studies, Biomedical Research, Building High Performance Team, Cross-Functional Communications, Higher Education Technology, High-Integrity, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Quality Standards, Results-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Written Communication
  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
  • Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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