Senior Animal Care & Facilities Supervisor

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

10 holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to assist in directing the daily care and oversight of research animals in our facilities. You will ensure adherence to SOPs, animal welfare regulations, IACUC policies, and safety procedures while supervising staff.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will manage up to 15 direct reports, train staff on SOPs, coordinate daily activities, and perform census and quality assurance tasks to support high-quality animal care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience in supervising animal care staff (4 years)
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities of Animal Care Staff.
• Train staff on SOPs and daily duties; manage performance and scheduling.
• Provide PI and lab staff facility walk-throughs and barrier training.
• Conduct census and quality assurance activities in the facility.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the facility manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Training staff

Quality assurance

Safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Written comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to assist in directing the daily care and oversight of research animals in our facilities. You will ensure adherence to SOPs, animal welfare regulations, IACUC policies, and safety procedures while supervising staff.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will manage up to 15 direct reports, train staff on SOPs, coordinate daily activities, and perform census and quality assurance tasks to support high-quality animal care.