Supervisor, DCM Facilities - Comparative Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

1d•$41,700 - $75,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees facility operations, vivarium equipment, and animal laboratory processes. The supervisor directly manages 6-15 husbandry personnel and assists the Facility Manager in the overall management of the animal care and husbandry program. This program must adhere to the regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service, and University policies to ensure a high-quality animal care program that supports research and teaching at WashU.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Relevant Experience (4 Years)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Laboratory Animal Care (3 Years)
Supervisory (1 Year)
Biomedical Research
Following Instructions
Leadership
Oral Communications
Physical Work Conditions
Positive Thinking
Quality Orientation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Written Comprehension

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Animal Care Staff responsible for the daily care of research animals.
Manage up 15 direct reports, including interviewing, on-the-job training, performance management and evaluation, career development discussions and oversight of employee work schedules and attendance.
Ensure that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed.
Schedule daily activities and distribute workload to staff.
Train the husbandry staff on SOPs and in daily duties.
Accountable for monitoring and managing employee work performance and associated files.
Provide PI and lab staff facility walk through and barrier training.
Supervisor may assist with technical procedures including animal identification, breeding and euthanasia.
Conduct or oversee census and quality assurance activities in the facility.
Perform additional duties as directed by the facility manager or the department.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.