Animal Care & Research Facility Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks an Animal Care Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the College of Veterinary Medicine's large animal research program. You will ensure high standards of animal care, manage procedures, compliance, and record keeping, and supervise care staff and budgeting activities.

You will guide staff on handling, restraint, blood collection, euthanasia and related techniques, while ensuring adherence to IACUC and AAALAC rules and university

Qualifications

• Require a Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field and 3 years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to one year of professional work experience.
• Certification as Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the large animal research program in CVM.
• Oversee animal care, research procedures, compliance and record keeping.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources for animal operations.
• Supervise and train staff, instructors, and students in animal handling and techniques.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory animal care

IACUC knowledge

AAALAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman seeks an Animal Care Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the College of Veterinary Medicine's large animal research program. You will ensure high standards of animal care, manage procedures, compliance, and record keeping, and supervise care staff and budgeting activities.

You will guide staff on handling, restraint, blood collection, euthanasia and related techniques, while ensuring adherence to IACUC and AAALAC rules and university