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

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Transit benefits (U-Pass)

Tuition assistance for employee/family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a skilled supervisor to oversee daily animal care operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs, safety, and regulatory guidelines. You will lead up to 15 staff, train teams, and ensure high-quality animal welfare across the facility.

The role requires supervisory experience, a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree, and LAT certification preferred. Excellent leadership and communication are essential in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: LAT preferred / no license required.
• Work Experience: Relevant experience (4 years) in laboratory animal care and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities of Animal Care Staff (up to 15 direct reports).
• Train staff on SOPs and daily duties; manage performance files and schedules.
• Provide facility walkthroughs and barrier training to PI staff; assist with procedures like animal identification, breeding and euthanasia.

Skills

Leadership

Biomedical Research

Following Instructions

Oral Communications

Physical Work Conditions

Positive Thinking

Quality Orientation

SOP (SOP)

Written Comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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.

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:

Job Location/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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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.