Supervisor Laboratory Animal Research

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wake Forest University Animal Resources Program is seeking a Senior Laboratory Animal Technician to oversee daily operations and coordinate with the Operations Manager to ensure compliance with federal regulations and animal care guidelines.

The role involves supervising staff, interviewing applicants, coaching team members, and ensuring facility standards meet AAALAC and regulatory requirements. Weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years LAT or equivalent experience, or AALAS certification is required.
• AALAS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Wake Forest Animal Resources Program facilities.
• Supervise and schedule Laboratory Animal Technicians and prioritize work.
• Interview applicants and assist with employee selection.
• Provide coaching to animal technicians to maintain performance.
• Monitor facilities for compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation/recordkeeping

Computer skills

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED with 3 years LAT experience or AALAS certification

Job description

Department

85114 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program: Clarkson

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

• Five 8 hour days/40 hour week
• Some weekend and holiday work required

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Job Description

Under general supervision, oversees the day-to-day operation of the Wake Forest University Animal Resources Program Facilities. Coordinates work with the Operations Manager to assure compliance with federal regulations and Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care guidelines.

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with three years as a Senior Laboratory Animal Technician or equivalent experience, or Certified American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist.

Licensure, Certification, And / Or Registration

• Valid applicable state driver's license. American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification preferred.

Essential Functions

• Capable of performing and directing all duties as specified for Sr. LAT position.
• Supervises, schedules, and determines the work priorities of Laboratory Animal Technicians (LATT, LAT, & SR LAT).
• Interviews animal technician applicants and recommends employee selection.
• Provides coaching to animal technicians to facilitate excellent work performance. Assist Operations Manager with disciplinary issues.
• Monitors facilities and procedures for compliance to federal regulations and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Addresses complaints and assists with resolving problems within the Animal Resources Program facilities.
• Analyzes animal husbandry work processes and methods to assure optimal effectiveness. 8. Serves as liaison to the research community.

Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and lead others
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to perform extensive documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize computer skills (e.g. Word, email, training modules)
• Ability to manage and direct a team and work independently

Work Environment

Indoor/outdoor work environment. Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules. Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors. Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens. Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch. Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding. The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.