ULAR Manager, Husbandry
About The Position
Manage the daily operations of the animal facility from a husbandry/facility and regulatory perspective. Provide direct oversight of husbandry staff including, hiring, disciplinary action and performance evaluations. Responsible for safety and all physical plant matters including the monitoring of environmental and husbandry systems, and plant equipment. Utilizing computer software, maintain and perform census, receiving, and records management. Interface with investigators and researchers to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to husbandry, facility, and animal procurement. Serve as the key interface for establishing a “customer service orientation” attitude within husbandry services towards the research community. Facilitate research activities of research personnel by providing routine orientation for new users of the facility, and assisting other users with services or information. Work closely with and provide backup to the billing department in regards to ordering of supplies, caging, repair and service of facility equipment, and the purchase of new equipment in a fiscally responsible manner. Assist in the development, management, and the implementation of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with the AWA, AAALAC, FDA, USDA, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Assist in the writing and implement measurable evaluation of staff quantity and quality of work.
Requirements
- Vocational or Technical School and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- AALAS certification at the LATG level; if not will be required to gain certification within 6 months
- Previous experience managing a laboratory animal facilities or equivalent experience
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience handling small animals, including rodents
- Experience handling larger animals may be required or preferred
- Ability to use computers; excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to solve problems and explain problems/issues/solutions
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Must be service oriented and able to work as a team member
- Able to repetitively lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination before starting work
- Ability to work weekends/holidays/overtime as required
- May be required to pass FBI background check
Nice To Haves
- Computer skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the animal facility from a husbandry and regulatory perspective.
- Oversee the activity of the animal care staff, including but not limited to scheduling of daily activities, hiring of new employees, discipline of existing employees, and performance evaluations.
- Interface with primary investigators and research staff to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to facilities, husbandry, and animal care. Provide orientation and training for existing and new users of the facility, providing information, and services.
- Maintain and archive records related to facility activities, census, and animal procurement using computer-based software.
- Order feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment in support of animal facility.
- Maintain a working relationship with Penn facility maintenance, service contract providers, and vendors for repair and service of the facility, and the equipment. Report problems to appropriate office(s); follow-up if repairs are not made in timely fashion or done correctly.
- Assist in developing, revising, implementation and training of staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Manage and archive employee records regarding training and occupational medicine.
- Perform husbandry duties when short staffed, which may include scheduling of transportation truck.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacation, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time)
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods and services
- Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
- Home ownership services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
