• Supervise, train, and formally evaluate non-exempt technician personnel in a complex animal facility within a high energy environment.
• Maintain animal facility compliance with regulatory and university requirements, accreditation standards and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Confer with researchers regarding day-to-day operations as well as special animal handling and treatment needs.
• Supervise maintenance of departmental records and disposition of animals.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assure compliance with FAS HR policies and occupational safety programs.
• Participate in decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, development and termination of employees.
• Develop and schedule facility maintenance and support tasks.
• Participate in planning and executing departmental goals, policies and procedures.
• Allocate and assign space for incoming animals.
• Participate in and support lean management initiatives to improve quality and productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of three years relevant work. 
• Previous supervisory experience.
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification required with Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification required within 12 months after hire.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to function independently as well as compatibly in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated skills in communication and conflict management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office.
• Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts, and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time.