Coordinator, Animal Operations

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester is seeking an Animal Operations Coordinator to direct all work order and project management in the animal research facilities. The role is essential and requires weekend, holiday and off hour coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include developing care policies, managing preventative maintenance, coordinating with external contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training staff to maintain high-quality animal care services across

Qualifications

• Trade school graduate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operation or management of building and equipment systems; vivarium equipment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems; ability to read technical sketches/diagrams; basic plumbing and electrical terms.

Responsibilities

• Direct work order and project management in the animal research facilities.
• Develop and implement a work order tracking program to address deficiencies.
• Coordinate a preventive maintenance program for vivarium equipment.
• Oversee pest monitoring and control.
• Ensure environmental and equipment 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.
• Perform routine rounds of animal facilities.
• Provide training documentation for animal care staff.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Manage resources and inventory as needed.
• Document regulatory compliance accurately.
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws governing use of research animals.
• Perform husbandry duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Budgeting

Education

Trade school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Project management certificate or experience

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