Supervisor DCM Facilities - Comparative Medicine

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

Position Summary

Assist in the oversight of facility-wide husbandry operation activities to ensure efficient and effective performance as directed by the Facility Manager. Responsible for confirming adherence to DCM Standard Operating Procedures, Animal Welfare Regulations, IACUC policies, and quality care for animals. Participates in ensuring that all standard operating procedures are current and accurate and that occupational safety procedures are observed. This position reports to the Facility Manager and performs duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Animal Care Staff responsible for the daily care of research animals. Manage up 15 direct reports, including interviewing, on-the-job training, performance management and evaluation, career development discussions and oversight of employee work schedules and attendance. Ensure that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed. Schedule daily activities and distribute workload to staff.
• Train the husbandry staff on SOPs and in daily duties. Accountable for monitoring and managing employee work performance and associated files.
• Provide PI and lab staff facility walk through and barrier training. Supervisor may assist with technical procedures including animal identification, breeding and euthanasia.
• Conduct or oversee census and quality assurance activities in the facility.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the facility manager or the department.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Requires extensive safety training
• Alternative work schedules
• Exposure to chemicals
• High noise environment
• On-Call (Beeper)
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Exposure to animals

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (30 lbs. or more)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Lab/research equipment
• Simple hand tools
• Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.)
• Other: Rack washers, tunnel washers, steam autoclaves, water bottle filler stations, pallet jack, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (4 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Work Experience

Laboratory Animal Care (3 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills

Biomedical Research, Following Instructions, Leadership, Oral Communications, Physical Work Conditions, Positive Thinking, Quality Orientation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Written Comprehension

Grade

R09

Salary Range

$41,700.00 - $75,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.