Laboratory Animal Services Operations Manager

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the biomedical research facility operation of ~ 10,000 cages (40,000 sq. ft.) of laboratory animals on campus between two buildings and 5 facilities. Interfaces with Director of Laboratory Animal Services, campus facilities, construction project managers, third party vendors and federal regulatory bodies on a frequent basis to comply with federal regulations in a biomedical research setting. Directly and indirectly manages 29-30 facility staff to provide a high standard in training, husbandry and facility operations. Essential employee.

Requirements

• Understanding of federal regulations that comply with biomedical research such as The Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare Act
• Knowledge of different biomedical research facility specific equipment such as tunnel, rack washers, variety of rodent and USDA cage types and automated facility systems
• Ability to communicate to all levels within the institution including animal care staff to department chairs on critical issues pertaining to research support
• Critical thinking skills in the face of facility emergencies, customized goals from stakeholders and employee deployment
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of laboratory animal research facility experience with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of PHS Policy and Animal Welfare Act is required
• Experience with regulatory site preparation is required.
• AALAS Membership is required

Nice To Haves

• AAALAS Certifications and CMAR certifications are preferred along with LAMA membership

Responsibilities

• Interacts respectively with all investigators and lab members on a routine basis for the successful outcome of research animal studies.
• Leads interactions with union husbandry staff and leadership
• Manages animal supervisory staff and drives initiatives and improvements within husbandry operations.
• Interacts closely with veterinary staff in support of health, maintenance and care of laboratory animals.
• Writes, reviews and develops departmental policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develops and oversees departmental training and education program according to established Standard Operating Procedure.
• Manages and assigns space for laboratory animals.
• Works closely with the Business Manager assigned to support both the business office and Office of Research Administration.
• Responsible for the procurement of all capital equipment and supplies for the laboratory animal facilities
• Coordinates contractual maintenance programs on specialized industrial equipment (e.g., sterilizers, cage washers) with the TJU Maintenance Department
• Attend facility construction project update meetings and represent the department’s best interest and the interest of the welfare of the animals
• Liaison with Jefferson University Facilities on current, aging, and future infrastructure with frequent rounds, meetings and collaborations.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager