Lab Animal Services Manager II

Lab Animal Services Manager II

Job  Employee Type: exempt full-time Division:
Laboratory Animal Science Program Facility: NIH

Location:

NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies.

LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.

• Manage a large animal holding facility that supports a variety of research programs and projects
• Supervise and train lower-level personnel including coordinating and preparing work schedules
• Select and train animal care and technical personnel
• Perform a wide range of administrative functions including procurement, personnel recruitment, space allocation, and budgetary control
• Independently administer a project or group of projects
• Review subordinates’ work for accuracy and correct technical procedures
• Evaluate employee conduct and performance
• Prepare work schedules to meet project requirements
• Prepare cost data for renewals and proposals
• Monitor labor budgets and material and supplies budgets
• Maintain detailed and accurate record keeping meeting USDA and ACUC regulations
• Perform complex technical operations or procedures
• Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with coursework related to biomedical research or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible technical or technically related administrative experience and a minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory role
• Extensive experience working with laboratory animals, and/or performing related technical manipulations required for the maintenance of laboratory animals
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate computer records and utilize Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Knowledge of policies and regulations governing care and use of research animals
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Strong organizational, observational, communication and computer/data entry skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals and/or animal material
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to Vaccina Virus, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental…