Husbandry Manager

BC US LLC•Immokalee, FL

13d

About The Position

The Husbandry Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the animal care program and is accountable for the welfare of the nonhuman primate (NHP) colony, the performance of the husbandry team, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal SOPs. The role manages supervisors, team leads, and technicians and partners with Veterinary Services, Behavior & Welfare, QA, Facilities, and Client Services. It drives a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous improvement aligned with the Animal Welfare Act, USDA regulations, AAALAC standards, and The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The manager owns operations across animal care areas, oversees staffing, schedules, resources, training, audits, documentation, and continuous-improvement efforts, and performs routine animal care and husbandry as needed. The role also oversees Husbandry staff, scheduling, and supply ordering.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in an animal vivarium or regulated research environment.
Direct nonhuman primate (NHP) experience.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience supervising supervisors or leads and multi-shift teams.
Demonstrated experience with USDA and AAALAC compliance, SOP program management, audits and inspections, and CAPA leadership.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents including task descriptions, standard operating procedures, and other instructions.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proof of measles vaccination or updated titers before animal contact.
Current tuberculosis screening before animal contact and annual TB screening.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to stand or walk for extended periods; ability to kneel, crouch, or climb as needed.
Visual acuity to safely handle chemicals, cleaners, biologics, and sharps; successful N95 respirator fit test per SOPs.
Ability to shower into barrier facilities and wear appropriate PPE as described by SOPs.
Ability to work in ambient temperatures that may exceed 90°F and outdoors as required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Own operations across animal care areas and ensure schedules, staffing, and resources meet colony needs.
Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, and technicians; set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and coach for results.
Ensure animal welfare, sanitation, feeding, enrichment, and documentation meet SOP, GLP, and AAALAC standards.
Partner with Veterinary Services on health observations and promptly escalate concerns.
Oversee training, onboarding, and competency signoffs.
Plan and execute audits and inspections, maintain audit readiness, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Use metrics such as compliance scores, rechecks, and incident trends to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate census, housing, and sanitation records and verify data integrity in colony and animal management systems.
Recruit, select, and retain talent; support a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
Collaborate with Behavior & Welfare, QA, Client Services, and Facilities to meet operational and client commitments.
Perform routine animal care and husbandry as needed to support operations.
Oversee Husbandry staff, scheduling, and ordering supplies.