Lab Animal Facility Manager

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead the Animal Laboratory Facility. You will supervise personnel, maintain strict inventory control, coordinate research activities, act as liaison with researchers and vendors, and train staff to ensure compliance and safety.

Duties include coordinating Technical Services team activities, providing support for USDA covered species and ABSL studies, managing colonies, performing weekend support, and maintaining lab and TSU inventory to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science, Animal Science or related field.
• 36 months experience in a laboratory animal facility.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Animal Laboratory Facility by supervising personnel, maintaining inventory, conducting research, acting as a liaison, and training.
• Technical Services Team providing support to USDA covered species, ABSL# studies, colony management, and weekend support, lab and TSU inventory.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science / Animal Science or related field

36 months experience in a laboratory animal facility

Job description

Pay Range:

Targeted pay up to $65,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel:

Not required

For Best Consideration Date:

11/16/2026

Position Introduction:

Manages the Animal Laboratory Facility by supervising personnel, maintaining inventory, conducting research, acting as a liaison, and training.

Duties include:

Technical Services Team providing support to USDA covered species, ABSL# studies, colony management, and weekend support, lab and TSU inventory.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Animal Science or related field.
• 36 months experience in a laboratory animal facility.

Equivalency/Substitution:

Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months experience.

Department Preferences:

Technical Services Team providing support to USDA covered species, ABSL# studies, colony management, and weekend support, lab and TSU inventory.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes

Special Indications:

Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)