Supervisor, Animal Husbandry

University of Miami•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), has a great job opportunity for a seasoned Supervisor of Animal Husbandry to work at the Medical Campus. The Supervisor, Animal Husbandry, oversees and coordinates all of the activities related to the care of animals for the assigned department. Ensures compliance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Policies, applicable rules, regulations, and ensures that department staff perform effectively to further the department’s research goals and objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) is required within 1 year of job placement.
Minimum 3 years supervisory experience required.
Knowledge of computers and computer systems: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or degree in Animal Sciences is highly preferred.
Animal husbandry or laboratory animal husbandry related experience is preferred.
A combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Monitors animal care, maintenance, breeding, illness, injury, and behavior, and takes appropriate actions based on assessment.
Assists with the recruitment and selection process for new employees.
Establishes work schedules and procedures for employees and trains staff in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
Assigns tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters, to staff.
Prepares reports regarding facility activities, employees’ time records, and animal treatment.
Confers with managing staff to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment, supply needs, and work schedules.
Investigates complaints and follows up in a timely manner to ensure issues were resolved.
Studies various kinds of records to determine appropriate courses of action.
Transports or arranges for the transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Benefits

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.
A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.
Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.