Vivarium Supervisor

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States of America
Hourly: $26.90 - $37.66; type: full time; range de...
5 years relevant work experience required
Associate's degree in appropriate discipline
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
The role involves directly supervising and coordinating the activities of a large number of animal care technicians and cage wash technicians

Job Summary

  • The role involves directly supervising and coordinating the activities of a large number of animal care technicians and cage wash technicians.
  • The successful applicant must be knowledgeable about state and federal regulations regarding animal care and evaluate husbandry activities for compliance.
  • This position requires working 5 consecutive days per week, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend and holiday availability when necessary.

Matching Summary

The role involves directly supervising and coordinating the activities of a large number of animal care technicians and cage wash technicians.

Salary

Hourly: $26.90 - $37.66; Type: Full time; Range determined by market data and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years relevant work experience required
  • Associate's degree in appropriate discipline
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
  • Knowledge of federal and state animal regulations
  • Experience supervising laboratory animal staff

Nice-to-have

  • AALAS certification at ALAT level or higher
  • Prior experience in lab animal facility preferred
  • 3 years demonstrated leadership experience
  • Knowledge of current husbandry innovations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree required
  • 7 years relevant work experience required
  • At least 3 years leadership experience preferred
  • AALAS ALAT certification preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly

Work Rights

Not specified

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