Animal Lab Supervisor — Research & Diagnostics

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

75% tuition discount

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an experienced supervisor for animal care in the Comparative Medicine/Lab setting. The role oversees daily lab operations, ensures compliance, and coordinates diagnostic testing across teams working with animal specimens.

Responsibilities include budgeting oversight, staff development, and process improvement, with emphasis on safety and regulatory adherence in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Background checks required.

Responsabilités

• Supervise daily laboratory services and operations; schedule preventive maintenance and service contracts; train staff; ensure compliance with lab practices.
• Contribute to diagnostic services and research testing; coordinate with investigators; perform chemical, hematological, microbiological, and microscopic analyses on animal specimens.
• Prepare specimens for offsite testing; handle submission, result compilation, and billing reconciliation.
• Coordinate the laboratory diagnostics phase of the sentinel animal program.
• Assist with budgets; identify cost containment; secure competitive pricing; develop fee structures; reconcile monthly billing and produce reports.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends; update SOPs and policies; train staff; enforce compliance; participate in reviews and corrective actions.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate employees; prepare schedules; comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement; participate in grievance hearings.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an experienced supervisor for animal care in the Comparative Medicine/Lab setting. The role oversees daily lab operations, ensures compliance, and coordinates diagnostic testing across teams working with animal specimens.

Responsibilities include budgeting oversight, staff development, and process improvement, with emphasis on safety and regulatory adherence in a dynamic research environment.