Lead Tech-Comparative Medicine

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced leader for the Comparative Medicine division to supervise vivarium operations and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. You will coordinate staff, support annual budgeting, and contribute to policy development.

The role requires 6+ years in animal care, an advanced degree, and a track record in supervision. Experience with IACUC, LEAN concepts, and operational efficiency is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 6+ years of experience in the care and husbandry of laboratory animals, or LATG/CMAR certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for the shift, and perform repetitive physical activities.
• Preferred: 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN concepts and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operations- Supervise daily operations ensuring regulatory compliance and animal care standards; schedule technicians; participate in IACUC/USDA/AAALAC reviews; assist in policy development and budgeting.
• Supervision- Prepare and administer annual evaluations; train new employees; ensure quality animal care; set clear job requirements and goals; assist in interviewing staff.
• Customer Service and Problem Solving- Serve as a resource for research staff; triage health cases; analyze housing space and trends; ensure SOP/IACUC protocol compliance; maintain facility biosecurity.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $56,846.40 - $72,488.00
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
  

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Comparative Medicine

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $56,846.40 - $72,488.00
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
  

Job Responsibilities

• Operations-: Supervise daily operations ensuring the facility's compliance with local, state and federal regulations and compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Schedule animal technicians and monitor workload to ensure all work is equally distributed as evenly as possible. Participate in IACUC, USDA and AAALAC reviews of the vivarium. Participate in developing policies, procedures and innovative techniques for the Comparative Medicine Division and assist in developing annual budget, per diem rates and future strategic planning.
• Supervision- Prepare and administer employee annual evaluations. Provide training to new employees ensuring quality animal care and husbandry is provided to the animals in our stewardship. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on a continuing basis. Participate in the selection and interviewing of laboratory animal technicians.
• Customer Service and Problem Solving- Being a resource for research staff for all facility operations related constraints or issues. Triage health cases and analyze trends and pattern that deserves veterinarian attention. Proactively analyze animal housing space usage and help management for informed decisions. Analyze the problems for root cause solutions. Evaluate facility practices and research animal procedures for compliance with SOPs and IACUC protocols. Maintain biosecurity for the facility.
  

Job Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 6+ years of experience in the care and husbandry of laboratory animals, or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), or Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR)
• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending
• Preferred: 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN concepts and operational efficiency
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
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• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
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