Supervisor Animal Facilities - Developmental Biology

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Oversees facility operations, vivarium equipment, and animal laboratory processes. Directly supervises 6-15 husbandry personnel. Assists the Facility Manager in the management of the animal care and husbandry program in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service, and University policies to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the Animal Care Staff responsible for the daily care of research animals. Manages 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. Ensures that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed. Schedules daily activities and distributes workload to staff. Trains the husbandry staff on SOPs and in daily duties. Monitors and manages employee work performance and associated files. Provides PI and lab staff facility walk through and barrier training. Supervisor may assist with technical procedures including animal identification, breeding and euthanasia. Conducts or oversees census and quality assurance activities in the facility. Performs 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. 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis