The University of Maryland, College Park is hiring an Animal Import/Export Coordinator to support its evolving animal care and use program.

Working independently with minimal supervision, the Animal Import/Export Coordinator is a key position within the Department of Laboratory Animal Resources. The Animal Import/Export Coordinator will manage the procurement, import and export of laboratory animals following applicable protocols and standard operating procedures, maintain a database for tracking animals, perform all activities related to the animal sentinel program, coordinate and provide animal care services and provide technical support for research animals, assist with training programs, provide veterinary supportive care as directed by a veterinarian, and conduct other tasks as assigned in support of laboratory animal research.

Qualifications and Experience:

* B.S. degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which may include graduation from a two-year American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited veterinary technical program.

* Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement.

* At least three years’ experience in a laboratory animal research setting.

* Working knowledge of federal guidelines for animal care and use.

* American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Level (ALAT) or higher (Laboratory Animal Technician-level preferred).

* Experience in academia preferred.

To learn more about this position, about the University of Maryland, College Park, and to apply, please visit: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/95456.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.