Lab Animal Care Supervisor - Lead 16-21 Technicians

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 1 day per week

Job summary

Tufts University’s Comparative Medicine Services (CMS) is seeking a Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of animal facilities in Boston, with periodic travel to Medford. You will supervise 16–21 staff, maintain cagewashers and autoclaves, and help shape SOPs for animal care and facility operations.

Required: Associate’s degree with 1–3 years supervisory experience and LAT or LATG certification within 1 year; preferred: Bachelor’s degree with LATG. Remote work is possible one day per week.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 1–3 years supervisory experience.
• Regulations governing animal research experience and demonstrated productivity.
• LAT or LATG certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CMS animal facilities operations.
• Supervise 16–21 animal care staff.
• Develop and implement SOPs for animal care and facility operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

LAT or LATG certification within 1 year

Job description

Tufts University’s Comparative Medicine Services (CMS) is seeking a Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of animal facilities in Boston, with periodic travel to Medford. You will supervise 16–21 staff, maintain cagewashers and autoclaves, and help shape SOPs for animal care and facility operations.

Required: Associate’s degree with 1–3 years supervisory experience and LAT or LATG certification within 1 year; preferred: Bachelor’s degree with LATG. Remote work is possible one day per week.