Senior Operations Manager, Central Animal Facilities

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (11 days) and paid holidays

Tuition remission for eligible employees

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University is looking for an Operations Manager for their Central Animal Facilities. The role involves overseeing daily animal husbandry operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in an animal research environment. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition remission.

If you are passionate about animal care and have the required experience, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in an animal research facility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both large and small animal species.
• Experience in maintaining and enforcing departmental SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily animal husbandry operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation.
• Supervise and manage husbandry staff.
• Maintain facility biosecurity and safety standards.

Skills

Animal care proficiency

Knowledge of lab animal regulations

Supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Budget management

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

AALAS certification (if applicable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sirius management system

Job description

Temple University is looking for an Operations Manager for their Central Animal Facilities. The role involves overseeing daily animal husbandry operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in an animal research environment. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition remission.

If you are passionate about animal care and have the required experience, we invite you to apply.