Senior Biologist & Animal Welfare Lead (Exotic & Endangered)

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement program

Résumé du poste

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Supervisory Biologist to lead animal care and research programs in its DC-area facilities. You will supervise curators, keepers, volunteers, and contractors; ensure housing, nutrition, and welfare standards; and drive breeding and disease surveillance programs for endangered species.

Applicants should have a Biological Sciences degree and documented experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional projects in zoological

Qualifications

• Supervises staff including curators and keepers; oversees performance and hiring processes.
• Manages annual budgets and operational expenditures.
• Ensures exemplary animal care and welfare across collections.
• Leads research programs and collaborations with partners.

Responsabilités

• Oversees daily care and housing of animal collections, including exotic and native species.
• Plans, organizes and directs personnel and work activities.
• Develops disease surveillance and breeding programs for endangered species.
• Mentors students, interns, and research staff.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Budget management

Animal welfare

Research collaboration

Formation

Biological Sciences degree

Description du poste

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Supervisory Biologist to lead animal care and research programs in its DC-area facilities. You will supervise curators, keepers, volunteers, and contractors; ensure housing, nutrition, and welfare standards; and drive breeding and disease surveillance programs for endangered species.

Applicants should have a Biological Sciences degree and documented experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional projects in zoological