Assistant Supervisor Animal Care, ARC
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Job summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a supervisory professional to oversee daily operations within the vivaria and support the animal care staff. The role requires knowledge of species handling, breeding, and technical skills, with responsibility for training, mentoring, and maintaining records for the animal resources program.
You will assist in ensuring facility standards, safety, and compliance with ARC, IACUC, and related guidelines while supporting investigators and project needs.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation or equivalent.
- 1 year of experience in a supervisory/management role in an animal care facility/operation or equivalent experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.
- Licenses and Certifications: ALAT or LAT upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the animal care staff in the vivaria and ensure high standards of care.
- Maintain and audit record keeping for the animal care program, census, breeding, and services.
- Train and mentor animal care staff; support staffing decisions and equipment needs.
- Ensure facility inspections and QA programs meet accreditation requirements (ARC SOPs, IACUC, etc.).
- Assist in safety programs and cross-functional collaborations with investigators.
Skills
Education
Job description
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Assists in the supervision of the daily operations within the animal facilities. Assists in the supervision of animal care staff within the vivaria. Maintain associated support programs within vivaria.
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
- Education
High School High School Graduation or equivalent or
- Experience
1 year Of experience in a supervisory/management role in an animal care facility/operation or equivalent experience
- Education
Bachelor's Degree or
Associate's Degree
- Licenses and Certifications
(ALAT) ASSIST LAB ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST Upon Hire or
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Upon Hire
- Assists with the oversight of the animal care staff of the vivaria.
- Has knowledge of species specific handling, restraint, breeding and technical skills.
- Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff. Makes recommendations to Supervisor for promotions.
- Overseas record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc.).
- Conducts facility inspections and assist in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities. Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services.
- Assists in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards.
- Assists faculty and investigators to determine project requirements for animal resources, housing and care.
- Assists in training and ensuring safety programs are followed. Participates in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices).
- Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
- Assists in writing and presenting performance evaluations. Implements ARC attendance policy.
- Assists in the disciplinary actions for animal care staff. Implements ARC attendance policy.
- Provides backup oversight of the facility in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Mentor and develop animal care staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work may require protective clothing.
- Work requires ability to accurately measure/dilute cleaning solutions.
- Work requires ability to maintain accurate written records.
- Work requires ability to push/pull pieces of equipment which may have dimensions in excess of 6 ft. high, 3 ft. wide and/or 8 ft. long, weights ranging up to 25lbs. Work requires ability to lift equipment up to 50lbs.
- Work requires ability to understand and follow concepts of clean and dirty flow patterns and sanitation and disinfection and utilize appropriate application.
- Work requires ability to understand basic mechanical operations and routine maintenance, access basic computer functions, and mix chemical solutions correctly.
- Work requires ability to utilize hand tools and must be able to follow oral and written instructions of varying length and complexity.
- Work requires ability to work logically and efficiently.
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Talking
- Laboratory Setting
Salary Is Commensurate With Education, Skills, And Relevant Experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Research & Laboratory
204000 - Animal Resources Center
Full-time
Day Job
Regular
Standard
Oct 9, 2026, 8:35:43 PM
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