Career Opportunities

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

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Job Summary: The Supervisor of Animal Facilities reports to the Manager of the Animal Research Facility and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of any one of the Animal Research Facilities ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and according to guidelines set by a voluntary accrediting organization (AAALAC).
Assists the Manager in developing and carrying out Facility policies and procedures; developing and coordinating the individual species and hands-on components of the training program; working with and supplying information to research investigators and technicians to enhance research activities and oversee the purchase of animals and general supplies.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs job task inventories of personnel and oversees the organization and delegation of duties to be performed on a routine and priority basis. Ensures that all husbandry and facility operations are conducted according to departmental standard operating procedures and state and federal regulations.
2. Makes frequent and regular inspections of animal holding rooms and research areas where animal work is conducted and initiates corrective action when needed. Works with the facility Manager to ensure that all individuals working with animals are in compliance with State and Federal regulations as well as accrediting agencies.
3. Monitors operations of equipment in cage wash suites. Ensures that staff schedules allow for adequate caging equipment for all husbandry and research needs. Trouble shoots equipment failures and communicates with vendors for repairs.
4. Provides technical assistance and training as needed or delegates to appropriate qualified Animal Facility Staff. Provides direction to employees, principle investigators and technicians in the proper techniques for handling and care of various research animals.
5. Oversees the purchase of supplies and minor equipment for the Facility and advises the Facility Manager of the facilities needs in all areas. Informs the Maintenance department of routine problems and needs to ensure that the facilities are in proper functioning order.
6. Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: More than 7 Indirect Reports: None

Required Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science or related field
2. Certificate 1 preferred: Laboratory Animal Technician
3. 5-8 years related work experience required and 1-3 years supervisory/management experience required
4. Requires a strong knowledge of Laboratory Animal Facility operations. Must be knowledgeable in State and Federal regulatory aspects of Laboratory Animal Care Programs.
5. Must demonstrate ability to supervise professional and administrative staff, set goals, act as a mentor and coach while providing both direction and recognition. Must possess strong presentation skills both oral and written.
6. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is necessary in order to manage and lead change in an environment with changing regulations and needs to the research community.
7. Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proficient in hands on laboratories animal techniques.
2. Experience with large animal species and related surgical procedures. Experience with managing operating suites and related equipment and staff for a laboratory animal research facility
3. Experience with research aquatic species and operating and maintaining related housing systems.

Competencies:

1. Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.
2. Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.
3. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
4. Team Work: Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization.
5. Customer Service: Ability to lead operational initiatives to meet or exceed customer service standards and expectations in assigned unit(s) and/or across multiple areas in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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