Position Summary

The Facility Manager is responsible for managing the TeACS laboratory animal care program in conjunction with the TeACS Director. This position will manage day-to day operations of the animal facilities, including directly supervising technical personnel and administrative functions related to animal care.

Additional responsibilities include: maintains security of animal facilities; coordinates and provides training for research and technical staff; assists in monitoring regulatory compliance and protocol oversight; assists the attending veterinarian to observe, examine and care for sick or injured animals; oversees physical plant and equipment maintenance; provides animal-related technical assistance; and performs husbandry activities such as feeding, watering and changing cages.

Application review begins May 9, 2022, position is open until filled.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience working in a laboratory animal facility.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of humane care, management, and housing of animals with understanding of standards and guidelines as established by federal and state regulations.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively using written, oral, and digital methods.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting.
• Ability to effectively manage employees.
• Ability to motivate, organize, and delegate tasks to team members to accomplish goals of the department and University.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills; ability to bring new ideas to solve problems, enhance productivity, and improve workflow.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior.
• Ability to respect diverse viewpoints and learn from and appreciate other cultures and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in a laboratory animal facility setting.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Rodent colony management experience.
• Experience performing common rodent substance administration and blood draw techniques
• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) and Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• Experience working at an AAALAC accredited institution.