Lead Comparative Medicine Tech

Job Responsibilities Weekend rotation required every 6 to 8 weeks, along with holiday rotation. Operations – Supervises daily operations ensuring the facility’s compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Schedule animal technicians and monitor workload to ensure all work is equally distributed and completed to high quality standards. Participate in IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC reviews of the vivarium. Participate in developing policies, procedures, and innovative techniques for the division and may assist in developing the annual budget, per diem rates, and future strategic planning. Supervision – Prepares and administers employee performance reviews. Provides training to new employees ensuring quality animal care and husbandry are provided to the animals in our stewardship. Clearly communicates job requirement and goals for each position and provides sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency. Document evidence of competence on a continuing basis using the performance management system. Participate in the interviewing and hiring of staff. Customer Service and Problem Solving – Serves as a resource for research staff regarding all facility related constraints or questions. Triages health cases and analyzes trends and patterns that warrant veterinarian attention. Proactively analyzes animal housing space usage and helps management make informed decisions. Analyzes facility problems for root cause solutions. Evaluates facility practices and research animal procedures for compliance with SOPs and IACUC protocols. Maintains biosecurity for the facility. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field 6+ years of experience in the care and husbandry of laboratory animals or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) certification Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending Preferred: 3+ years of supervisory experience Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN concepts and operational efficiency Location Burnet Campus Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Comparative Medicine Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $56,846.40 - $72,488.00 Equal Opportunity Employment Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati Children's