Animal Care Facilities Supervisor

1 week ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time
Job Summary

The University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks a highly skilled and experienced Animal Care Facilities Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our animal care facilities. This is a critical role that requires strong leadership and management skills, as well as a deep understanding of laboratory animal care and research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement animal care policies and procedures to ensure high-quality, cost-effective operations.
  • Supervise and train animal care staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, and coaching.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to provide exceptional animal care services and advise on technological changes affecting laboratory animal research.
  • Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of work assigned to direct reports and maintain accurate records, including room logs, health reports, and animal census.
  • Conduct performance evaluation interviews and complete subsequent performance review documentation.
  • Perform routine rounds of assigned animal facilities to monitor performance and evaluate morale.
  • Identify and report physical plant items or equipment in need of repair and provide information needed for annual budget projections.
  • Provide weekend and vacation oversight as required and perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Management or a life science (e.g., animal science, biology, microbiology), or equivalent experience.
  • AALAS certification at the Technologist level is required, or AALAS certification at the Technician level with successful completion of Technologist certification within 18 months of being appointed supervisor.
  • 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a laboratory animal facility, including hiring, managing, and discipline.
  • Successful completion of at least 20 documented hours of Management Training Seminars/Program.
  • Able to undergo and receive approval for access to select agents: a Security Risk Assessment by the Criminal Justice Informational System to obtain FBI/CDC clearance, and an internal Suitability Assessment.
  • Working knowledge of barrier animal facilities and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Working Conditions

The work environment is primarily in animal facilities located in different buildings on the university campuses. Hazards in the workplace include exposure to animal odors, fur, hair, diseases, bites, scratches, cuts, dust, disinfectants, infectious agents, radioisotopes, and toxic chemicals. There is also a danger of falls on wet floors or from ladders and exposure to steam, heat, and humidity.



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