Animal Care Facilities Manager

Job Description

Animal Care Facilities (ACF) Manager

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Operations and Administration in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science, the Animal Care Facilities (ACF) Manager 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 Manager 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Manage daily activities of the Animal Care Facility (ACF), staff 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.


* Manage 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 Caretakers.



* Respond to all after hour emergency calls.

Willingness to work off hours and weekends, as necessary.



* Assume the duties of Caretakers in their absence.


* Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications


* Required Education:  Bachelor’s degree


* Required Experience:  5-6 years of related experience in laboratory animal care program is required.

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)...