Research Assistant Supervisor
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Is responsible to and receives primary direction from the animal facility supervisor. Is also responsible to and works collaboratively with veterinary technologists, facility manager, veterinary consultants and the research administrator. Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to assists the facility supervisor with the training and development of the animal care technicians to ensure they are providing quality animal care for all research animals. Assists with facility orientations, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, SOP development, inventory and ordering, data entry, etc. Communicates with principal investigators and lab staff to answer questions, trouble shoot problems, etc. Performs additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years experience working in a lab animal care position required, or equivalent experience in a non-laboratory environment (using the following equation: 0.5 years in a non-laboratory environment = 1 month of lab animal experience).
- Demonstration of successful leadership and management traits in a business or organizational setting.
- Must be able to work well with others and follow directions.
- AALAS certification at the assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) level is required.
- Additional AALAS certification at the laboratory animal technician (LAT) level is required within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
- Assists the facility supervisor with the training and development of the animal care technicians to ensure they are providing quality animal care for all research animals.
- Assists with facility orientations, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, SOP development, inventory and ordering, data entry, etc.
- Communicates with principal investigators and lab staff to answer questions, trouble shoot problems, etc.
- Performs additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
