Position Description

The Animal Care Facility Supervisor directly supervises the Animal Care Assistant Supervisor and Cage Wash Assistant Supervisor assigned to their facility; indirect reports include roughly 20-25 Animal Care and Cage Wash Technicians. This position requires communicating effectively at a variety of levels ranging from tenured faculty, senior administrative staff, and clinical veterinarians to animal care and cage wash staff.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage HCCM Animal Facility Staff to ensure outstanding animal care, safe and efficient operations, and a collaborative work environment.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations, oversee personnel management for Animal Facility Staff, including performance management, corrective and disciplinary action, and involvement in the new hire selection process and onboarding.
• Work with the Assistant Supervisor(s) to establish work assignments, monitor workflow, and maintain an adequate inventory of animal feed, bedding, enrichment, and other facility-related supplies.
• Provide customer service to researchers to support their research needs as they relate to animal husbandry, supply requests, facility orientation and access, space needs, etc.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of SOPs relating to animal care and cage wash operations.
• Provide training to Animal Facility Staff to ensure proficiency in areas of responsibility and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Develop and maintain records and reports for multiple areas of responsibility, including animal husbandry, animal census, equipment validation, equipment inventories, and attendance.
• In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations, work with Environmental Health and Safety staff to ensure a safe work environment and promote a culture of safety.
• Provide oversight to assigned HCCM satellite areas.
• Work closely with HCCM Veterinary Staff and Procurement to coordinate the movement of animals and assist with colony health surveillance.
• Oversee and coordinate animal facility repairs and renovations in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Animal Care Operations and Facility Support Manager, building manager, project managers, and others to ensure minimal impact to HCCM personnel, operations, research colonies, and ongoing studies.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years work experience in animal care facilities management with an increasing level of responsibility in work history.
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role. Experience working with rodents required.
• Specialized education beyond high school may count toward work experience.
• Must be eligible for LATg certification.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Life Science (animal, biological or physical sciences) preferred.
• LATg certification preferred.
• Experience working in an ABSL-2 facility and/or with non- human primates preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.
• Successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work independently making sound judgments and using discretion with confidential information.
• Must be proficient in a variety of software programs (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database applications). The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds, routinely.
• Must be able to walk or stand for a full 7-hour shift.
• Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment, i.e., N95 mask, PAPR, etc.

Additional Information

Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation.

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Salary Grade: 056

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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