Lead, Non-Biocontainment Companion Animal

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis, the world's largest animal health company, is searching for a new member of their management team at their Kalamazoo, Michigan site. This is an entry level manager position responsible for the scheduling, managing and coordination of daily operational (husbandry and technical) activities supporting pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biological research in companion animals and rodents. This position is responsible for the people management and development of the technical staff. The manager plays a leadership role in the operation of the animal facility reporting to a site Leader and will be a member of the Animal Research Support Management Leadership Team.

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent experience in a science field
• Two to four (2 - 4) years related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous managerial experience
• ALAS certification(s)
• CMAR certification

Responsibilities

• Assuring the care for companion animals and rodents is provided in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the guidelines provided by AAALAC.
• Interactions with multiple positions and roles within the VMRD organization including researchers, site leaders, clinical veterinary staff, facilities maintenance and engineering personnel, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Interactions with regulatory agencies by hosting inspections and providing updates and any needed resolutions.
• Writing and reviewing SOP's.
• Hiring and training of staff.
• Providing direct supervision and development of the technical staff; evaluating individual performance; providing performance management as needed.
• Ensuring technical staff adheres to relevant policies and procedures and provides cross-functional support and communications to facilitate animal studies.
• May be required to work with zoonotic animal pathogens and chemicals.
• Participate in operations on-call duty including weekends, holidays, and some work outside of core business hours.

What This Job Offers

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