Associate Vivarium Operations- Onsite

Major Accountabilities:

• Principally responsible for daily husbandry to animals (predominantly rodents, some small animalUSDA), clinical observations, maintenance of the animal facilities (sanitation of animal rooms &equipment), receipt of incoming animals & supplies, fulfilling research requests, animal transfers andrelocations.

• Often responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies,and guidelines. Maintenance of relevant facility/animal records. Make independent decisionsregarding operational standards/situations.

• Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities andenhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.

• Driven by the needs of our scientific partner/collaborator, limited routine technical procedures on animals may also be assigned.

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance will be measured: indicators, activities…)

• Provide consistent and high quality on-site animal care and vivarium maintenance

• Effectively gain certification and proficiency on all applicable operational skills as required

• Team oriented and interactive. Foster peer/team development and performance

• Strong attention to completion of tasks in an efficient/consistent manner

• Continuously support Vivarium Operations Management in maintaining compliance with all internaland external regulatory agencies in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of LaboratoryAnimals

• Continuously pursue educational and professional development opportunities to enhance andexpand relevant skills and knowledge

• Identify and resolve on-site vivarium operational issues/challenges

• Execute detail-specific operational support

Ideal Background:

Education:

• GED or High School degree required, 2-year degree in Veterinary Technology, 4-year Sciencedegree, or a combination of experience with higher education preferred

• ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start

• Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs

• Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational standards, processes, equipment, etc.as they relate to operational responsibilities

Languages: • English

Experience: • Strong experience (2 – 4 years) working with animals or performing animal husbandryin a research setting.

Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to providing quality research support, bededicated to providing consistent, humane animal care in accordance with Laboratory Animal Careregulations/standards. Candidates must be reliable, independent, work well in a dynamic, fast-pacedteam environment and have well developed interpersonal & communication skills. Must be able tolift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects. Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged timeperiods and perform repetitive motion tasks. Able to work weekends, holidays and during inclementweather.

Competency Profile

• Characteristics

o Strong commitment to providing humane, consistent, and high quality daily care to researchanimals

o Strong interpersonal skills (transparency, professionalism, communication)

o Strong sense of personal accountability, reliability and integrity

o Team-oriented and interactive. Fosters peer/team development and performance.

o Organized, effective time management, detail-oriented, thorough and consistent

o Ability to independently identify and resolve standard vivarium operational issues/challenges

o Self-starter requiring no daily oversight

o Open to supporting transitional operations and schedule changes

o Committed to professional development and continuous learning

• Knowledge

o Thorough knowledge of animal care expectations/responsibilities

o Knowledge of facility operational parameters and standards

o Recognition of typical/atypical animal health and behaviors

o Effective time management/prioritization for operational expectations/responsibilities

o Knowledge of Federal, state and local Animal Welfare regulations and recommendations

o ALAT or higher certification desirable

• Skills/Abilities

o Strong communication skills (written and verbal required, presentation desirable)

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook required, database use desirable

o Able to lift 50 lbs., move heavy objects, work from a standing position for prolonged periods andperform repetitive motion tasks

Able to perform standard animal care responsibilities.

o Able to work weekends, holidays and during inclement weather o Able to work weekends, holidaysand during inclement weather