Animal Resources Supervisor

Job Title

Animal Resources Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What we want

The Animal Resources Supervisor coordinates and supervises activities to ensure that the Bio Aquatics Facility service goals related to research, teaching, husbandry and veterinary needs (laboratory animal health and well being) are consistently met. We are seeking candidates with related experience in laboratory animal care, preferably research aquatic husbandry and supervisory experience. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this description appeals to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Please note: You must be able to obtain a State of Texas class "C" vehicle driver license within 30 days of employment.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of related experience in laboratory animal care

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle driver license within 30 days of employment

Other Requirements:

• This position may require occasional after hours and holiday work to care for animals

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with research lab aquatic husbandry

• Previous supervisory experience

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Successful completion of CMP Laboratory Animal Science Course

• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification

Responsibilities:

• Husbandry:  Manages aquatic research breeding colony, including maintenance of lab stocks and equipment, supervision of student workers, assurance of quality control in husbandry procedures, feeding, monitoring and maintenance of water quality, and cleaning of tanks, filters, and floors.

• Compliance:  Coordinates all animal care program activities in accordance with IACUC and AAALAC standards and regulations with guidance from the facility director and Comparative Medicine Program veterinary staff to serve the needs of research scientists and teaching laboratory personnel.  Establishes and maintains a record system for animal records, facility records, purchases, expenses, manpower and equipment chargebacks. Also, maintains documentation for IACUC and AAALAC inspection reports and provides responses to inspections. Oversees and monitors the health of the animal populations. Reports and consults all animal care issues with the Comparative Medicine Program veterinary staff.  Ensures that animal use is tracked in accordance with IACUC guidelines as well as oversees a quality assurance program that meets AAALAC requirements.

•   Supervision:  Accomplishes personnel management functions: hiring, training, supervising and management of the student workers serving the research, teaching and physical needs of the facility.

•   Back-up:  Assists and serves as backup support for other departmental animal care.

•   Ordering:  Orders necessary equipment and supplies needed for various animal rooms, as needed. Requires driving a university to deliver or pick up supplies from local vendors for urgent (possible afterhours) animal husbandry needs.

• Teaching support:  Accomplishes Biology Department teaching laboratories and education display duties including set-up, animal acquisition, maintenance, feeding, and system breakdowns.  Conducts a public relation and educational program providing facility tours to individuals and groups of all ages, keeps an updated educational reef poster and website, and attends professional meetings.

• Facility Upkeep: Coordinates all physical plant personnel activities within the animal care program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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