The University of Virginia’s Center for Comparative Medicine is seeking a Vivarium Supervisor.
Vivarium Supervisors are responsible for directing the activities of the animal care unit. They direct the daily operation of the Vivarium, both supervising animal care staff and working closely with veterinary staff. Vivarium Supervisors coordinate activities of animal husbandry, manage compliance with procedures, protocols, University policies, and federal and state regulations, and provide training in proper lab techniques and perform checks to ensure quality and cleanliness of labs and animal rooms. Vivarium Supervisors report to Assistant Department Supervisors and typically work independently in alignment with research goals.
The mission of the Center for Comparative Medicine is to support biomedical research and teaching that utilizes laboratory animals. The Center does this in a manner which promotes the policies set by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) whose charge is to oversee compliance by personnel at the University of Virginia with federal regulations and guidelines.
Vivarium Supervisor Duties Include:
• Oversee Vivarium operations, reporting animal health and welfare concerns to veterinary staff and reporting any equipment failure or facilities problems to the appropriate staff members.
• Supervise animal caregiver staff in accordance with University policies and federal guidelines. Assess staff performance, productivity, and adherence to procedures and policies, in consultation with Human Resources staff, Assistant Department Supervisor, and/ Director of Comparative Medicine.
• Train animal caregivers and scientific staff in appropriate practices and standard operating procedures. Schedule employees to ensure proper Vivarium coverage.
• Oversee rodent animal health surveillance programs and coordinate submission of samples with diagnostic labs.
• Ensure proper stock of animal care items, annual certification of HEPA filtered equipment, and hazardous material signage throughout the lab.
• Administer all University and government policies related to Vivarium operations. Report matters of research non-compliance to the Office of Animal Welfare.
• Perform duties of Animal Caregivers, such as maintenance and oversight of animal health, performance of tests, animal husbandry, and animal biosafety as needed.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Education: GED/High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Five years of related experience
• Licensure: LAT Certification through American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience; This is a full-time position with UVA benefits.
Physical Demands: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Application Process:
Please apply online and search for R0065723. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu.
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