Assistant Supervisor Animal Care, ARC
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.
Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Assists in the supervision of the daily operations within the animal facilities. Assists in the supervision of animal care staff within the vivaria. Maintain associated support programs within vivaria.
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
High School High School Graduation or equivalent or
Experience1 year Of experience in a supervisory/management role in an animal care facility/operation or equivalent experience
Preferred EducationBachelor's Degree or
EducationAssociate's Degree
Licenses and Certifications(ALAT) ASSIST LAB ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST Upon Hire or
Licenses and CertificationsLaboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES- Assists with the oversight of the animal care staff of the vivaria.
- Has knowledge of species specific handling, restraint, breeding and technical skills.
- Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff. Makes recommendations to Supervisor for promotions.
- Oversees record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc.).
- Conducts facility inspections and assist in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities. Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services.
- Assists in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards.
- Assists faculty and investigators to determine project requirements for animal resources, housing and care.
- Assists in training and ensuring safety programs are followed. Participates in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices).
- Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
- Assists in writing and presenting performance evaluations. Implements ARC attendance policy.
- Assists in the disciplinary actions for animal care staff. Implements ARC attendance policy.
- Provides backup oversight of the facility in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Mentor and develop animal care staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Work may require protective clothing.
- Work requires ability to accurately measure/dilute cleaning solutions.
- Work requires ability to maintain accurate written records.
- Work requires ability to push/pull pieces of equipment which may have dimensions in…
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