SUPERVISOR: ANIMAL LAB

The Animal Resources Program (ARP) at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Supervisor Animal Lab.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises personnel with the support ARP management. Ensures all personnel are trained on and follow established SOPs and guidelines. Assigns work schedules, ensures completion of work assignments within accepted time frames, conducts ongoing assessments of attendance, participates in employee disciplinary action and completes performance evaluations. Prepares and submits all necessary documentation, verifying completion and quality of the tasks outlined on them.  Trains and mentors direct reports. Communicates effectively with other ARP staff and ARP management to ensure good facility operations. Attends meetings with management and research staff
• Applies knowledge of animal biology and husbandry experience to daily care of laboratory animals in accordance with requirements of each animal species, either through other ARP personnel or directly, including small animals (rodent and lagomorphs), large animals (carnivores, nonhuman primates, farm animal species, etc.), specialized colonies (pathogen free, germ free, biohazard, fish etc.) and facility operations (mechanical cage processing, equipment upkeep, facility renovation, maintenance requests and tracking, transport of equipment and animals, special projects of ARP management, etc.)
• Requires integrity and dedication to complete tasks to the best of ability, following all procedures, and document work accurately knowing that there may not be direct oversight to verify. Focuses on the Animal lives that are dependent on the quality of the work. Organizes and guides staff efficiently, work with others, communicate effectively, and problem solve. Works as a team and looks out for ways to gain efficiency and increase quality. Requires accountable and integrity
• Performs other duties as assigned

Associate's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently certified as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.