Husbandry Supervisor- ARC

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Join Our Team! St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Husbandry Supervisor to join our ARC Department and champion excellence in Husbandry care operations. In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on supervisory leadership, ensuring the highest standards of husbandry, welfare, and operational support. You’ll guide a team of husbandry care professionals, coordinate daily workflows, monitor enclosure conditions, and help maintain a safe, organized, and enriching environment for the murine models in our care. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves leading others, and brings both compassion and expertise to your work, this is your chance to step into a role where your impact truly matters. When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you’ll quickly see why our employees consistently rank St. Jude on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.” Why You’ll Love It Here: Meaningful work that directly supports murine health and welfare A collaborative, mission‑driven team Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development A dynamic environment where every day brings something new If you're ready to lead with passion, support a dedicated team, and elevate the standard of care—we want to meet you!

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum Requirement: 8+ years of experience in a professional husbandry care facility (e.g., zoo, veterinary clinic, laboratory facility with a high school diploma/GED.
Significant technical experience within own area (e.g., murine model handling and restraint; model health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection).
Experience managing/guiding ARC software systems and databases for maintenance/review/analysis of records/data/reports.
Experience working with/implementing regulations and policies regarding murine model research (e.g., ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Models, USDA Welfare Act and Regulations).

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience Exception: 6+ years with an Associate's degree.
Experience Exception: 4+ years with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, direct, and oversee daily operations of husbandry care staff to meet department and customer requirements.
Define and monitor operating plans for area, including workflow, equipment, facilities, and personnel scheduling.
Guide performance of husbandry operations (e.g., contingency planning for high-volume periods, periodic maintenance and decontamination, usage of suitable husbandry techniques).
Drive timely submission of work orders and other relevant documentation to ensure timely availability of supplies, resources, and equipment.
Track team compliance with required guidelines and address deviations.
Track and report metrics to relevant leadership teams.
Assist in planning and monitoring of overall team budgets.
Train and mentor teams around animal husbandry systems, techniques, and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.