ULAR Manager, Husbandry

ULAR Manager, Husbandry

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ULAR Manager, Husbandry

Manager, Husbandry

Manage the daily operations of the animal facility from a husbandry/facility and regulatory perspective. Provide direct oversight of husbandry staff including, hiring, disciplinary action and performance evaluations. Responsible for safety and all physical plant matters including the monitoring of environmental and husbandry systems, and plant equipment. Utilizing computer software, maintain and perform census, receiving, and records management. Interface with investigators and researchers to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to husbandry, facility, and animal procurement.

Serve as the key interface for establishing a "customer service orientation" attitude within husbandry services towards the research community. Facilitate research activities of research personnel by providing routine orientation for new users of the facility, and assisting other users with services or information.

Work closely with and provide backup to the billing department in regards to ordering of supplies, caging, repair and service of facility equipment, and the purchase of new equipment in a fiscally responsible manner. Assist in the development, management, and the implementation of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with the AWA, AAALAC, FDA, USDA, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Assist in the writing and implement measurable evaluation of staff quantity and quality of work.

• Manage the daily operations of the animal facility from a husbandry and regulatory perspective.
• Oversee the activity of the animal care staff, including but not limited to scheduling of daily activities, hiring of new employees, discipline of existing employees, and performance evaluations.
• Interface with primary investigators and research staff to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to facilities, husbandry, and animal care. Provide orientation and training for existing and new users of the facility, providing information, and services.
• Maintain and archive records related to facility activities, census, and animal procurement using computer-based software.
• Order feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment in support of animal facility.
• Maintain a working…