Details
Posted: 26-Jan-22
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Research
Job Summary
The Associate Director (AD) supports the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) Operations: Developing and implementing effective clinical veterinary care programs (primarily rodent and with USDA covered species as assigned); promoting accreditation renewals, reviewing research protocol development; overseeing assigned staff; developing training programs; managing on assigned human resource or departmental financial matters; and assisting the Director with operations planning and management.
The Laboratory Animal Resource Center is a recharge department providing veterinary care and housing for all animals used in biomedical research and teaching. LARC provides veterinary medical care and husbandry services, assures compliance with laws and regulations concerning the use of animals in research, and veterinary medical advice to UCSF researchers.
Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree (D.V.M. / V.M.D.) from veterinary school that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Associate, or equivalent degree.
- Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California. (if not CA licensed, you must obtain the CA license within 12 months of employment or your employment is terminated).
- NOTE: Must maintain California veterinarian license at all times. Failure to maintain an active CA veterinarian license WILL result in immediate termination.
- California USDA Accredited Veterinarian: Must hold USDA accreditation at all times and at the level needed to write health certificates for the UCSF research animal species.
- ACLAM Board Certification (must hold active ACLAM diplomate status at hire and that status must be maintained).
- Eight (8) or more years of related work experience.
- Seven (7) or more years of leadership/management experience.
- Five (5) or more years of work experience in progressively responsible roles in a large, complex health science organization; including supervision and personnel management.
- Experience and knowledge developing surveillance of zoonotic disease.
- Demonstrated experience to analyze, prioritize, and delegate resources while managing multiple projects and programs; demonstrated management style focused on humane research animal care, service and research facilitation.
- Thorough knowledge in general laboratory animal techniques, clinical, surgical and anesthesia techniques, and special diagnostic procedures related to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in laboratory animals.
- Knowledge of EH&S, USDA, AAALAC, NIH, FDA-GLP, state, local and UCSF requirements in housing and care of animals in teaching and biomedical research to ensure the highest standard for animal welfare.
- Skilled in all aspects of animal care, large and small, and an excellent working knowledge of all LARC areas vivaria operations and procedures including the times needed to complete the tasks in these areas.
- Knowledge and skills of lab animal clinical practice as guided by UCSF standard operating procedures and veterinary professional standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a diverse group of people including research staff in regards to the veterinary care of animals.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills; strong computer/database skills; and presentation skills including use of PowerPoint or similar applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and effectively communicate with research personnel and stakeholders’ groups; ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people including investigators, professional and technical staff on the wide range of topics.
- Knowledge of research proposal-writing, data-gathering, and technical writing.
Preferred Qualifications - Completion of a residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine.
License/Certification - Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California. (if not CA licensed, you must obtain the CA license within 12 months of employment or your employment is terminated).
- NOTE: Must maintain California veterinarian license at all times. Failure to maintain an active CA veterinarian license WILL result in immediate termination.
- California USDA Accredited Veterinarian: Must hold USDA accreditation at all times and at the level needed to write health certificates for the UCSF research animal species.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
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