Animal Care Facilities (ACF) Coordinator (part-time)

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Director of Research Integrity and Compliance (with a dotted line to the Assistant Dean of Operations and Administration in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science), the Animal Care Facilities (AFC) Coordinator is responsible for managing and monitoring the daily activities of the ACF and staff, maintaining animal welfare and animal rooms, caging, equipment, feed, bedding, and other supplies in accordance with standard and acceptable husbandry practices.

The Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring that all activities adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and comply with the requirements and regulations of Federal, State, and local government agencies.

This is a part-time position, with the ability to work weekdays from 8am-2pm, as well as off hours and weekends, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Coordinate daily activities of the Animal Care Facility (ACF), technicians and assigned work, prioritizing to maximize productivity while always ensuring compliance with facility SOPs, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
+ Investigate and report any animal welfare issues through the appropriate channels.
+ Monitor ACF environmental conditions for potential problems and take appropriate corrective actions.
+ Inspect ACF on a routine basis for cleanliness, sanitation, repairs, safety and adherence to facility SOPs and guidelines.
+ Ensure that all equipment is adequately maintained and operational for staff, Principal Investigators and research staff.
+ Ensure all preventive and routine maintenance procedures are performed as scheduled and recorded in appropriate logbooks and submit work order and other requests, as required.


* Coordinate and maintain all materials needed for animal care technicians and Principal Investigators.
+ Manage supply inventory of feed, bedding, PPE and other related items.
+ Order supplies, feed, bedding, disposable items and chemical orders through the appropriate channels.


* Serve as primary interface and support for Principal Investigators as it regards their studies and keep in close communication to ensure optimum service.


* Oversee, collect, and maintain accurate animal census.


* Write, review, and update applicable department SOPs and guidelines.


* Provide facility tours and guidance to new scientific staff, visitors, IACUC personnel and others when appropriate.


* Train research caretakers in routine and specialized animal husbandry tasks.


* Manage the selection, hiring, counseling, and discipline of Animal Care Technicians.


* Respond to all after-hour emergency calls.

Willingness to work off hours and weekends, as necessary.


* Perform routine Animal Care Technician duties.


* Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications


* Required Education:  High School Diploma


* Pref...