Laboratory Animal Services Operations Manager
Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Oversee the biomedical research facility operation of approximately 10,000 cages (40,000 sq. ft.) of laboratory animals across two buildings and 5 facilities on campus. This role interfaces frequently with the Director of Laboratory Animal Services, campus facilities, construction project managers, third-party vendors, and federal regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with federal regulations in a biomedical research setting. The position directly and indirectly manages 29-30 facility staff, ensuring a high standard in training, husbandry, and facility operations. This is an essential employee role.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- AAALAS Certifications
- CMAR certifications
- LAMA membership
Responsibilities
- Interact respectfully with all investigators and lab members on a routine basis for the successful outcome of research animal studies.
- Lead interactions with union husbandry staff and leadership.
- Manage animal supervisory staff and drive initiatives and improvements within husbandry operations.
- Interact closely with veterinary staff in support of health, maintenance, and care of laboratory animals.
- Write, review, and develop departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Develop and oversee the departmental training and education program according to established Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage and assign space for laboratory animals.
- Work 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.
- Coordinate 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.
- Liaise 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
