Coordinator, Animal Operations

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UMass Med School in Worcester, MA seeks an Animal Operations Coordinator to direct work order and project management across animal research facilities. The role requires weekend/holiday coverage as needed and direct collaboration with faculty and departments to ensure high-quality animal care.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, overseeing environmental monitoring, budgeting support, and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time and essential to operations.

Formación

• Trade school graduate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operation or management of building and equipment systems; vivarium equipment preferred.
• AALAS ALAT certification within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, complex tasks and projects.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsabilidades

• Direct all work order and project management in animal research facilities.
• Develop and implement a work order tracking program.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance for vivarium equipment.
• Oversee pest monitoring and control program.
• Ensure environmental monitoring systems are validated.
• Manage projects and coordinate with UMMS personnel and external contractors.
• Communicate with faculty and staff to provide high quality animal care services.

Conocimientos

HVAC knowledge

Project coordination

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Multitasking

Educación

Trade school graduate or equivalent experience

AALAS ALAT certification within 18 months of hire

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Location: US-MA-Worcester

Shift: Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional

Union Code: Non Union Position - Non Unit Professional (W60)

Position Type: Full-Time

Minimum salary: USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximum salary: USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Requisition Number: 2026-52085

Number of Openings: 1

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the director or designee, the Animal Operations Coordinator will direct all work order and project management in the animal research facilities. The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour's coverage as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Modify and develop animal care policies, procedures and practices which promote high quality, cost effective operation of the animal facilities
• Develop and implement a work order tracking program to ensure physical plant deficiencies are corrected within a reasonable timeframe
• Coordinate a preventative maintenance program for all vivarium equipment
• Oversee pest monitoring and control program
• Ensure all building environmental and equipment monitoring systems are validated
• Manage projects and coordinate with UMMS personnel and external contractors
• Communicate with faculty, staff and other service departments to provide high quality, responsive animal care services; advice on technological changes affecting laboratory animal research and care
• Perform routine rounds of animal facilities
• Provide job performance training and documentation of training for animal care and supervisory staff
• Assist with the development and implementation of an annual budget that accurately reflects the needs of the department
• Manage, select, and maintain resources, inventory of materials or equipment as necessary
• Record accurate documentation necessary for regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with all UMMS policies and local, state, and federal laws governing the use of research animals
• Perform husbandry duties
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade school graduate, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operation or management of building and equipment systems. Experience with operation of vivarium equipment preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, ability to read and understand technical sketches and diagrams, knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical terms and concepts
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level within 18 months of hire
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
• Capable of concurrently executing and managing a variety of projects
• Basic computer skills e.g familiar with Microsoft office and related software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Project management certificate or experience