Supervisor, Aquatics, BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Supervisor, Aquatics – BUMC Lab Animal Science Center

Job Location:

Boston, MA, United States

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: 48 (Grade 48) – Expected hiring range: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00

Assist the Flex Operations Manager in managing the personnel and day‑to‑day operations of the Aquatics facility in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, AAALAC and institutional guidelines. Oversee the Aquatics systems and services, including all satellite aquatic facilities on the medical campus. Supervise the schedules of 2‑3 Aquatics care technicians and manage workflow. Participate in all aspects of the workload as needed.

Mentor and train staff, maintain facilities according to university and government policies, with an emphasis on day‑to‑day operations. Oversee the Quality Assurance/Health monitoring program and quarantine, maintain appropriate Aquatics systems and husbandry records. Operate independently within the facility while reporting issues requiring external assistance or approval to the Operations Manager. Work with Operations Manager and veterinary staff to improve the scholarship (posters, publications) of the aquatics core.

May be required to work with other species as departmental needs change.

• Associate's or vocational degree with 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Preferred experience managing staff.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.