Husbandry Supervisor - LAR

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 58,656 - 79,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement program

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Husbandry Supervisor for the LAR department in the Kansas City area. The role involves supervising the animal husbandry team, coordinating daily operations, ensuring SOP compliance, and providing training and technical support to staff and researchers.

The position emphasizes leadership, animal health monitoring, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. KA-based benefits and ongoing professional development are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in biological, agricultural, or animal sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological, agricultural, or animal sciences.
• ALAT and LATG certifications; CMAR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily husbandry and housekeeping in the animal facility.
• Train and oversee Animal Science Workers and Certified Animal Specialists.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and manage supply delivery.
• Coordinate with investigators and maintain animal health observations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or animal science

ALAT certification

CMAR certification

LATG certification

Job description

## Husbandry Supervisor - LARApplylocations: Kansas City Metro Areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR010266## **Department:**RI Lab Animal Resources (LAR) Administration-----Animal Husbandry## **Position Title:**Husbandry Supervisor - LAR## **Job Family Group:**Professional Staff## **Job Description Summary:**Working supervisor/team leader performs animal husbandry & biotechnical duties, and oversees the work of Animal Science Workers and Certified Animal Specialists. Cooperates, collaborates and communicates with internal and external constituencies. Performs other duties as assigned by LAR management, including veterinarian.## **Job Description:****Key Roles and Responsibilities****60% - Supervisory and Training Duties*** Supervise daily operation of husbandry and housekeeping duties in the animal facility. Ensures animal husbandry responsibilities and animal handling techniques are adequately performed.* Conducts periodic meetings with husbandry team.* Meets with the manager weekly to go over all of personnel and operations concerns, issues and outcomes.* Inspects work areas, reviews check sheets and forms and records his/her findings.* Updates standard operating procedures (SOP's) as necessary.* Interprets established SOPs/internal policies and ensure compliance.* Coordinates supply delivery and distribution.* Ensures that disinfection schedules are timely followed.* Assists in training new LAR employees, and animal researchers.* Provides biotechnical assistance.* Evaluates work processes and analyses workload.* Makes recommendations on improvements.* Troubleshoots husbandry and equipment related problems.**30% - Husbandry*** Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.* Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.* Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.* Monitor environmental parameters.* Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.* Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.* Submit cage orders.* Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.* Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.* Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.* Organize and clean storage areas.* Follow established health and safety procedures.* Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.* Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.**10% - Other*** Maintains/ensures compliance with established federal, state and local regulations relating to laboratory animals and facilities.* Follows established health and safety procedures.* Follows facility security procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications** **Work Experience:*** 4 Years of experience in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or animal science and some animal experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.**Preferred Qualifications** **Education:*** Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or animal science. ALAT certification. CMAR certification.**Certification:*** Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification**Required Documents**Resume/CVCover Letter**Comprehensive Benefits Package:**Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html## **Employee Type:**Regular## **Time Type:**Full time## **Rate Type:**Salary**Compensation Statement:**The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.## **Pay Range:**$58,656.00 - $79,772.00**Minimum**$58,656.00**Midpoint**$69,000.00**Maximum**$79,772.00