Animal Resources Supervisor

Job Summary:

Animal Resources Supervisor manages the daily operations of the animal husbandry unit across several facilities, ensuring the animal husbandry, sanitation, caging and maintenance of structures is in compliance with regulations and guidelines set by the department, the campus and governmental agencies. Ensures duties of staff are performed in compliance with established protocols..

They supervise the daily operations of the animal husbandry unit across several facilities, ensuring the animal husbandry, sanitation, caging and maintenance of structures is in compliance with regulations and guidelines set by the department, the campus and governmental agencies. Ensures duties of staff are performed in compliance with established protocols.

Department Overview:

The Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC) supports the research programs of the faculty by providing all services associated with the care and use of more than 150,000 laboratory animals, consisting of at least fourteen different species housed in several animal facilities throughout the city of San Francisco. Services include the daily care of laboratory animals in accordance with protocols approved by the UCSF Institutional Animal Care and use Committee (IACUC); the design and implementation of animal disease prevention programs; training of research personnel involved in the use of animals; assuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and assisting investigators with animal related procedures. The Animal Resources Supervisor has overall responsibility for these services for the animal husbandry unit.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in animal science, animal husbandry or veterinary technology or related biological science and/or equivalent experience /training.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in an animal husbandry program of similar nature or related work experience.
• Demonstrated 1 or more year(s) of leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of animal care and safety and regulatory environments.
• Working knowledge of facility management.
• Basic skills in animal husbandry, record-keeping and inventory control.
• Basic skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer competency.
• Basic ability to identify behavioral or health issues with animal(s) under care and report to vet or supervisor any changes or unusual behavior or physical issues that need attention.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays, work occasional and variable hours/day.
• No smoking, eating or drinking in animal areas.
• Flexibility to rotate as needed to all facilities and other job related functions and to work under different supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attendance at animal technician training classes at department's discretion.
• Knowledge of University personnel policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• AALAS eligibility at ALAT level
• AALAS certification at LAT and LATg level

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in animal science, animal husbandry or veterinary technology or related biological science and/or equivalent experience /training.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in an animal husbandry program of similar nature or related work experience.
• Demonstrated 1 or more year(s) of leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of animal care and safety and regulatory environments.
• Working knowledge of facility management.
• Basic skills in animal husbandry, record-keeping and inventory control.
• Basic skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, motivation of staff and team-building.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer competency.
• Basic ability to identify behavioral or health issues with animal(s) under care and report to vet or supervisor any changes or unusual behavior or physical issues that need attention.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays, work occasional and variable hours/day.
• No smoking, eating or drinking in animal areas.
• Flexibility to rotate as needed to all facilities and other job related functions and to work under different supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attendance at animal technician training classes at department's discretion.
• Knowledge of University personnel policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• AALAS eligibility at ALAT level
• AALAS certification at LAT and LATg level