Working Supervisor- for Laboratory Animal Research Service

New York Blood Center•Rye, NY

46d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Working Supervisor position is responsible for assisting the Head of LARS with the oversight and management of the Laboratory Animal Research Service (LARS) vivarium at the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute (LFKRI). This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the vivarium, including conducting room rounds; maintaining regular communication with scientists, veterinarians, and the Head of LARS regarding daily care; administering treatments prescribed by clinical veterinarians and/or the Head of LARS; monitoring and documenting all health assessments, treatments, and follow-up care; participating in training initiatives; actively participating in quarterly sentinel health screenings; and providing coverage for husbandry technicians as needed. Additional responsibilities may also be assigned, such as specific vivarium room round duties and other departmental needs. The Working Supervisor also serves as a key individual responsible for conducting researcher compliance follow-up training and hands-on instruction in relevant policies, procedures, and techniques, as well as administering assessments to measure the effectiveness of training efforts. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the LFKRI autoclave and glassware area and for providing services and hands-on training to LARS and LFKRI staff on the proper use of the autoclave and glasswasher.

Requirements

High school graduate or educational equivalent.
4-5 years of experience working in laboratory setting/facility or performing duties in a related area.
Maintain and troubleshoot Autoclaves and Glasswashers.
Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Purina's Laboratory Animal Certification and AALAS Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure daily activities required for Animal Facility operations are properly and efficiently conducted in compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and accrediting agency guidelines (e.g., AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, etc.).
Schedule and coordinate department training and practice after initial training with the Head of LARS, including emergency preparedness training which will provide essential tools to develop proficiencies.
Trains new LARS/Research members and provides working supervision to junior staff.
Assist and Maintains records of training.
Provide for the care of laboratory animals in a humane, safe and sanitary manner.
Place order through Oracle e.g. animal, food, equipment, office supplies etc.
Assist in animal billing and account payable
Observe animals for clinical signs of disease and behavioral changes and report observations to the Head of LARS.
Provide and perform coverage for the LARS staff.
Schedule room break down, sanitize service rooms, equipment and hallways
sanitize animal room.
Provide routine treatment for common disease problems and monitor health status as instructed by the Head of LARS or Veterinarian.
Assist in the operation/maintenance of animal, breeding and procedure records.
Receive, transport and distribute incoming and exporting animals as specified by established animal receiving procedures(quarantine).
Maintain the cage washer, bottle filler, autoclave and other support equipment with vendors.
Schedule with Facilities, animal carcasses, biological waste products and general refuse.
Maintain various containment areas: quarantine, isolation, barrier, irradiation and biohazard (BSL-2).
Process and preforms special service requests
Maintaining and schedule Autoclave/glassware area
Schedule and operate decontamination unit with LFKRI laboratories
Hand-on training on glasswasher and autoclave
Assist with the LFKRI researcher(s)
Serve as Back-up for the Head of LARS when unannounced inspector visit.
Maintain the institutional autoclave biological, quarantine, sentinel and vermin control programs
Performs administrative tasks
Provide general technical assistance to other animal care/research staff.
Maintains communication with and provides support for investigators.
Provide services for autoclave, glassware and laboratory support to LFKRI.
Recognizes deviations, unusual occurrences, and animal welfare concerns, notifying responsible individuals promptly, and reports findings to the Director of LARS and contributes to corrective actions.
Assist with implementing changes as required and monitors effective solutions.
Oversees, maintains inventory, and manages procurement and proper storage of husbandry supplies/consumables.
perform the duties listed and other related duties as assigned or needed.