Assistant Director, Animal Care & Facilities

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks an Assistant Director of Animal Care in Tallahassee, FL, to lead daily operations of the LAR animal care and husbandry program and provide strategic oversight for facilities.

The role oversees staff, ensures adherence to AAALAC, USDA, Guide, IACUC and dept. policies, and coordinates staffing, equipment, and budgetary needs. Requires LATG certification and relevant advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years experience in a related science or research services field or a Masters and two years experience in a related science or research services field.
• Must hold a current LATG Certification issued by AALAS.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the animal care and husbandry program.
• Provide strategic oversight for all Laboratory Animal Resources facilities.
• Supervise and schedule LAR direct animal care staff; ensure SOPs are followed.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, and service needs within budget.
• Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluations for LAR staff.
• Communicate project requirements for animal resources with faculty and investigators.
• Participate in planning, design, and commissioning of renovations and new spaces.
• Develop changes to operational policies for LAR animal care and husbandry programs.
• Perform rounds to ensure sanitation and regulatory conformance; prepare inspection reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience in a related science or research services field or Master's + 2 years experience in a related science or research services field

LATG Certification (AALAS)

Job description

Florida State University seeks an Assistant Director of Animal Care in Tallahassee, FL, to lead daily operations of the LAR animal care and husbandry program and provide strategic oversight for facilities.

The role oversees staff, ensures adherence to AAALAC, USDA, Guide, IACUC and dept. policies, and coordinates staffing, equipment, and budgetary needs. Requires LATG certification and relevant advanced degree.