Animal Facility Manager — Leadership in Vivarium Operations

New York State Psychiatry Institute; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 117.000 - 139.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent Benefits Package

Zusammenfassung

New York State Psychiatric Institute seeks an experienced Animal Facility Manager to oversee daily animal husbandry, facility operations, and staff supervision within the Department of Comparative Medicine. The role reports to the DCM Director/Attending Veterinarian and leads a team of floor supervisors and animal care technicians.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational abilities, experience with vivarium renovations, HVAC systems, equipment maintenance, and effective collaboration with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• LATG certification or equivalent required; LATG preferred if within 12 months of hire.
• Seven (7) years of experience in laboratory animal facility operations.
• Four (4) years of direct supervisory experience managing animal care personnel.
• Three (3) years of experience overseeing facility HVAC systems, equipment maintenance and repair.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage day-to-day husbandry and facility operations in compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Oversee sanitation equipment and HVAC systems; coordinate with engineering as needed.
• Lead disaster planning and after-hours/on-call coverage.
• Mentor and evaluate floor supervisors and animal care technicians; manage recruitment and performance processes.
• Oversee departmental budget planning, procurement, inventory, and contracts.
• Develop and enforce SOPs; participate in regulatory inspections and accreditation activities.
• Coordinate with NYSPI departments and external partners on renovations and capital projects.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory leadership

Operations management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MS in veterinary medicine / related field (substitution)

DVM or PhD substitution for experience

LATG certification (AALAS)

Tools

Tick@Lab software

Jobbeschreibung

New York State Psychiatric Institute seeks an experienced Animal Facility Manager to oversee daily animal husbandry, facility operations, and staff supervision within the Department of Comparative Medicine. The role reports to the DCM Director/Attending Veterinarian and leads a team of floor supervisors and animal care technicians.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational abilities, experience with vivarium renovations, HVAC systems, equipment maintenance, and effective collaboration with