Lab Animal Care & Facilities Supervisor

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking an Animal Resources Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the animal husbandry unit across multiple facilities in San Francisco. You will ensure proper husbandry, sanitation, caging, and compliance with department, campus, and government regulations, while guiding staff and maintaining records.

The role requires leadership experience, strong knowledge of regulatory environments, and ability to manage workflows, safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of animal care and safety and regulatory environments.
• Working knowledge of facility management.
• Basic skills in animal husbandry, record‑keeping and inventory control.
• Basic skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team‑building.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer competency.
• Basic ability to identify behavioral or health issues with animals.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays, and rotate to different facilities.

Responsibilities

• 60% – Daily Operations: Supervises daily unit operations ensuring proper husbandry and care while complying with regulations and guidelines.
• Supports achievement of unit goals and development of SOPs and programmatic issues.
• 20% – Supervisory and Leadership: Guides unit technicians, hires staff, trains and conducts performance reviews.
• 15% – Animal Health, Restraint and Handling: Identifies issues and oversees feeding and veterinary procedures.
• 5% – Record Keeping: Compiles inventory, logs, and records for regulatory and internal purposes.
• 5% – Miscellaneous: Advises investigators and assists in cost planning and time‑in‑motion studies.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Record-keeping

Inventory control

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Staff scheduling

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking an Animal Resources Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the animal husbandry unit across multiple facilities in San Francisco. You will ensure proper husbandry, sanitation, caging, and compliance with department, campus, and government regulations, while guiding staff and maintaining records.

The role requires leadership experience, strong knowledge of regulatory environments, and ability to manage workflows, safety protocols, and