Animal Care Coordinator - Biologic Resources Laboratory

Animal Care Coordinator - Biologic Resources Laboratory

Hiring Department: Biologic Resources Laboratory

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018113

Posting Close Date: 6/14/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Position Summary:

Employees in this position supervise lower-level personnel and/or supervise a function/procedure in laboratory animal care operation/setting and/or oversee facilities or units within larger facilities. Primary duties include the management of activities required for the proper care and maintenance of laboratory animals and research facilities, ensuring staff follow all SOP's and quality standards and providing resolutions to operational issues. Laboratory Animal Care Coordinators train and supervise staff, establish work priorities, coordinate and organize work schedules, develop and maintain effective teamwork with staff, management and research staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise, manage and/or coordinate husbandry operational activities and personnel functions in one or more areas of the laboratory animal facilities.

Oversight of daily inspection of animals, equipment, supplies, and related service areas of the facility for compliance.

Guide, advise, and/or direct facility users on operational activities and/or government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines and standards.

Establish work schedules for daily animal husbandry tasks for 5-10 employees and coordinates with appropriate experimental protocols, BRL expectations and/or departmental needs.

Monitor staff and inspect daily operation of work area to ensure proper completion of assigned daily tasks as needed.

Communicate effectively with other supervisors, caretakers, veterinarians and researchers.

Oversight of inspections in the animal care facility areas for adherence with government and institutional regulatory guidelines and initiate corrective action as required.

Monitor, research, and distribute information regarding changes in regulatory guidelines as well as trends and developments in techniques and technology relevant to the field: maintains and updates protocol/SOP manuals.

Maintain accurate records on environmental monitoring, animal inventories, equipment, supply inventories, breeding programs and individual job performance. Under veterinary supervision, oversee animal treatment schedules and maintain appropriate health record system. Completes daily record keeping and assists in performing regular time studies necessary for setting appropriate changes.

Prepare standard operation procedures for animal care, room sanitation, environmental control, and use of equipment.

Oversee inventory management to coordinate equipment/supply availability for scheduled job tasks. Inspect work areas for sanitation and condition of cages to ensure proper compliance with federal and departmental guidelines.

Select, purchase, and coordination of equipment and/or supplies.

Serve as a main point of contact for suppliers and service personnel.

Participate in personnel functions including interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating performance, developing staff; organizing staff meetings; coordinating continuing education training and in-services for staff.

Assist in planning and implementation of animal care on-the-job and formal training programs. Train/evaluate husbandry personnel and participate in promotional or disciplinary action as required.

Perform duties typical of the lower levels of the Laboratory Animal Care classifications and/or other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in animal science, biological science, veterinary technology, zoology, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in an animal care facility which could include a research laboratory, veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, intensive or industrial animal farm, or closely related experience.

3. Two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory or administrative experience in an animal care facility which could include a research laboratory, veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, intensive or industrial animal farm, or closely related experience.
4. Certification from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of basic biology and care of laboratory animals.
• Knowledge of federal regulations affecting animal care facilities.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Requires thorough knowledge of good laboratory animal care principles and proven knowledge of the biology and care of common laboratory animals, appropriate means of sanitizing animal rooms and cages, principles of disease control and prevention and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to supervise lower level personnel and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to train, instruct, or discuss animal care procedures with caretakers, staff, or faculty.
• Strong communication, leadership, and supervisory skills required.
• Effective judgment required to set priorities based on needs of specific animals, projects, and the colony to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to make decisions and take appropriate corrective action essential to job.
• Ability to evaluate sanitation practices and animal care procedures in the animal facility.
• Ability to exhibit strong organizational skills and maintain detailed, accurate records and evaluate animal facility records and to prepare reports on facility activities.
• Ability to exert force to lift, push, pull or carry objects repeatedly or continuously over time.

To Apply: For consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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