Vivarium Operations Supervisor

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Science and Research
Salary: $66,500 - $92,400
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Research & Economic Development
Department: Akiko Sanders
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Under general direction of the Vivarium Operations Manager, the incumbent support the administration and operations of the Campus Vivaria, which includes a specific pathogen-free (SPF) rodent facility with strict biosecurity practices and standards. Currently there are several facilities supporting approximately 60 Principal Investigators (PIs) and housing ten animal species. The Vivarium Operations Supervisor will support the management of vivaria operations including directing environmental and routine care of all animals housed in the vivaria and ensuring and implementing changes in day-to-day operations as required to maintain continued compliance with the guidelines set forth by the various regulations (AWA, PHS Policies, Guide, etc.), and IACUC. The Supervisor will serve as a back-up for Lead Technicians across the campus vivaria and will ensure that entry level technicians are appropriately trained and assigned to cover daily operating functions in all campus vivaria while fostering a safe workplace.

The full salary range for the Animal Care Supervisor 1 is $64,300 - $114,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $89,300 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Previous supervisory/managerial experience.

Preferred

Related experience in a UC or other higher education setting.

Preferred

License Requirements

Valid CA driver's license OR Valid Class A driver's license.

Required

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement

Forklift certification within six (6) months of being in position.

Required

LAT Certification or higher with AALAS

Required

CMAR Certified through AALAS, or eligibility for CMAR

Preferred

Special Conditions
Special

Valid Drivers License

Required

Travel

Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Required

Work after hours and weekends and holidays upon emergency matters in the campus vivaria.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge of animal care and safety and regulatory environments.

Working knowledge of facility management.

Basic skills in animal husbandry, record-keeping and inventory control.

Basic skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building.

Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

Computer competency.

Basic ability to identify behavioral or health issues with animal(s) under care and report to vet or supervisor any changes or unusual behavior or physical issues that need attention.

Demonstrated skills in performing para veterinary procedures including anesthetizing, bleeding, administering medications and injections, and euthanizing animals.

Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State and local health and safety regulations for Vivaria operations.

Background and knowledge of modern laboratory animal husbandry including dogs, fish, cats, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, amphibians and avian species.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience successfully applying AAALAC accreditation standards, along with research facility requirements used by the USDA, to provide professional guidance regarding planning and necessary maintenance.

Experience in evaluating facility practices and design for regulatory compliance.

Experience in IACUC protocol review process.

Experience using electronic resources to produce teaching materials, documents, maintains animal care records and other information necessary to the mission of the laboratory animal program.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
ANML CARE SUPV 1 006250 21 Akiko Sanders Dierk Biggs

Positions Directly Supervised
Job CodeTitleFTE

009526

ANML TCHN AST

4

009525

ANML TCHN

2

009524

ANML TCHN SR

1

Generic Scope
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.

Custom Scope
Supervises the daily operations of a unit in a small to medium clinic or research facility, ensuring the animal husbandry, sanitation, caging and maintenance of structures is in compliance with regulations and guidelines set by the department, the campus and governmental agencies. Ensures duties of staff are performed in compliance with established protocols.

Department Custom Scope
Under general direction of the Vivarium Operations Manager, the incumbent support the administration and operations of the Campus Vivaria, which includes a specific pathogen-free (SPF) rodent facility with strict biosecurity practices and standards. Currently there are several facilities supporting approximately 60 Principal Investigators (PIs) and housing ten animal species. The Vivarium Operations Supervisor will support the management of vivaria operations including directing environmental and routine care of all animals housed in the vivaria and ensuring and implementing changes in day-to-day operations as required to maintain continued compliance with the guidelines set forth by the various regulations (AWA, PHS Policies, Guide, etc.), and IACUC. The Supervisor will serve as a back-up for Lead Technicians across the campus vivaria and will ensure that entry level technicians are appropriately trained and assigned to cover daily operating functions in all campus vivaria while fostering a safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and performs administrative coordination and support, which includes reviewing all area operations and records. Supports achievement of unit goals, making technical judgments and recommendations to management. Provides input on the development of standard operating procedures as well as on programmatic issues.

30%

Supervises daily unit operations ensuring that clinic or research animals receive proper husbandry and care and that the unit is in compliance with regulations and guidelines set by the department, the university and governmental agencies.

20%

Provides guidance to unit technicians. Hires technical staff, assures integration of new unit staff; trains and provides guidance and feedback to promote safety and increase productivity.

10%

Supervises and performs sanitation procedures for assigned cage wash stations. Performs animal care technical duties such as routine animal care tasks, technical and experimental assistance, feeds animals, cleans animal rooms, provides enrichment, and transports animals.

5%

Identifies behavioral or health issues with animal(s) under care and reports to vet or supervisor any changes or unusual behavior or physical issues that need attention.

5%

Places work orders and maintains animal records. Orders chemicals/detergents for cage wash operations. Makes recommendations for equipment purchases; performs equipment and supply inventory.

5%

Supervises technical staff according to established protocols; monitors and records patient vital functions; performs feeding, hospitalization and discharge procedures according to protocol.

5%

Keeps animals clean and comfortable. Cleans and disinfects indoor and outdoor assigned areas following established protocols.

5%

Coordinates routine maintenance procedures; assesses condition of caging and equipment and makes recommendations for replacement/repair. Monitors, inspects, troubleshoots and requests maintenance on cage washing equipment/sterilizers in accordance with regulatory procedures and established protocols.

5%

Maintains supply inventory and equipment.

5%

Provides problem-solving support for unit workflow issues; prepares work schedules; supervises and corrects staff performance and/or attendance issues that may result in a disciplinary action.

5%


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