High-Containment Animal Care Supervisor

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) NBAF Animal Care Unit in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a highly qualified individual for a GS-11 level position focused on oversight of animal care, welfare, housing, and handling in a high-containment facility. Applicants must meet specialized experience and education requirements and comply with biosafety and containment protocols.

Eligible candidates should have doctoral-level education and relevant experience; the role includes coordination of animal

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in animal care, welfare, and handling in research settings.
• Experience planning or coordinating animal research under strict biosafety containment.
• Knowledge of regulations and institutional animal care policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal care, welfare and housing in a high-containment facility.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and regulations.

Skills

Specialized animal care

Biosecurity procedures

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related field

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Services (ARS) NBAF Animal Care Unit in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a highly qualified individual for a GS-11 level position focused on oversight of animal care, welfare, housing, and handling in a high-containment facility. Applicants must meet specialized experience and education requirements and comply with biosafety and containment protocols.

Eligible candidates should have doctoral-level education and relevant experience; the role includes coordination of animal