ULAR Supervisor, Husbandry
About The Position
Provides supervision of the daily husbandry in the animal facility including but not limited to the scheduling of work duties, supervision of work production and providing the husbandry with daily direction. Utilizing the quality performance worksheets the facility supervisor will review and perform quality assessments of husbandry personnel work performance throughout the facility. Interfaces with husbandry and investigator personnel to troubleshoot problems, issues and customer service concerns of a routine nature. Provides backup to the Polaris and ACT/Trainer to provide orientation and training for existing and new users of the facility and cage card and animal requisition management in Polaris. Responsible for reporting of routine maintenance items to Penn Facilities and ensuring they are placed in the maintenance log and the log is kept up to date. May act as the functional manager in absence of the manager. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED is required and 5 to 7 years in the laboratory animal field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Must become AALAS certified within one year of acceptance of the job.
- Must have knowledge of proper restraint, handling and euthanasia techniques.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to explain problems/issues/solutions.
- 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.
- Computer skills a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily animal husbandry activities of personnel assigned to the facility including instruction and review of work quality through the use of Quality Performance worksheets.
- Will consult with Manager for all disciplinary action regarding husbandry staff.
- Oversee the activity of the animal care staff, including but not limited to scheduling of daily, weekend and holiday activities to ensure quality husbandry care and efficient use of manpower.
- May act as the functional Manager in the absence of the manager.
- Interface with primary investigators and research staff to troubleshoot and resolve simple problems and perform customer service related to husbandry and animal care.
- Provides back-up to the facility Polaris and ACT/trainer to provide orientation and training for existing and new users of the facility and cage card and animal requisition management in Polaris.
- Assist in the ordering of feed, bedding and supplies in support of animal facility.
- Reports routine maintenance repairs to Penn Facilities and follows up to ensure completion.
- Ensures that all repairs have been entered into the maintenance log and the log is up to date.
- Oversees the receipt and inspection of animal shipments to be housed in the facility.
- Perform husbandry duties when short staffed.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods and services
- Flexible work options
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
