Supervisor DCM Facilities - Comparative Medicine

Position Summary
Oversees facility operations, vivarium equipment, and animal laboratory processes. Directly supervises 6-15 husbandry personnel. Assists the Facility Manager in the management of the animal care and husbandry program in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service, and University policies to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at Washington University.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Animal Care Staff responsible for the daily care of research animals.
• Manage up 15 direct reports, including interviewing, on-the-job training, performance management and evaluation, career development discussions, and oversight of employee work schedules and attendance.
• Ensure that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed.
• Schedule daily activities and distribute workload to staff.
• Train the husbandry staff on SOPs and in daily duties. Accountable for monitoring and managing employee work performance and associated files.
• Provide PI and lab staff facility walk through and barrier training; may assist with technical procedures including animal identification, breeding, and euthanasia.
• Conduct or oversee census and quality assurance activities in the facility.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the facility manager or the department.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, AALAS certification (LAT).
• Three years of experience in laboratory animal care.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to comprehend written and spoken terms used in a biomedical research environment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow SOPs and written instructions from veterinary, supervisory and research staff.
• Display a conscientious attitude and concern for quality.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in a laboratory animal facility or equivalent combination of education, AALAS certification, and laboratory animal or supervisory experience totaling seven years.
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) and certification at the LAT level or higher within two years

Grade
R09

Salary Range
$40,100.00 - $72,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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