Husbandry Supervisor - LAR

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 5,856 - 79,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Husbandry Supervisor - LAR to oversee daily animal husbandry operations and supervising Animal Science Workers and Certified Animal Specialists. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and may include veterinary coordination.

Responsibilities include supervising routines, training staff, ensuring SOP compliance, and improving work processes.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or animal science; education may substitute for experience.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or animal science is required.
• ALAT certification and LATG certification are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of husbandry and housekeeping duties in the animal facility.
• Ensure animal husbandry responsibilities and handling techniques are performed.
• Conduct periodic meetings with husbandry team and report to manager.
• Coordinate supply delivery and disinfectant schedules; update SOPs as needed.
• Train new LAR employees and provide biotechnical assistance.
• Maintain/record SOP compliance and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Supervisory duties

SOP compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

ALAT certification

LATG certification

Job description

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 analyzes 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.
• 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/CV Cover 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

Mission

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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