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Duties/Responsibilities:
This is a Civil Service position responsible for the care of a variety of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable safety sanitation and research requirements and the supervision of personnel facilities and equipment needed to carry out these work requirements.
Ongoing tasks may include the following:
Supervise and direct the work of laboratory attendants (LA) laboratory animal attendants (LAA) and laboratory animal care technicians (LACT)
Plan training/crosstraining of staff to ensure standard consistent operations across all RAR animal facilities
Ensure staff implement proper and consistent husbandry care for all species & areas within RAR
Create and maintain work schedules (including weekend/holidays) and work with team to cover work during employee absences
Provide performance feedback both immediate and at annual performance reviews
Mentor employees to further career goals and support continued educational and certification opportunities
Ensure direct reports have the resources and support needed to be effective
Share weekend and on call responsibilities as needed
Required Qualifications: (must be documented)
Bachelor s degree and 2 years related lab animal experience or combination of related education and work experience to equal at least 6 years
If assigned to be a driver a Department of Motor Vehicle record check is required
Preferred Qualifications:
ALAT or higher certification through AALAS
Supervisory experience in lab animal industry
Handson experience working with multiple lab animal species
Understanding of cagewash and vivarium sanitation operations
Selection Criteria:
Supervisory experience hire new employees and manage employee performance.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English. Able to read detailed laboratory instructions in English to complete work. Demonstrated writing skills. Good computer skills.
Good conflict management skills.
Good organization and planning skills.
Valid driver s license.
Must be able to lift/push up to 50 lbs of equipment and sanitizing agents.
Full Time