Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Under direction, oversees the daily operation of one or more animal research areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• LAT or CVT to be obtained within one year in the position.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Prepares schedules of normal animal husbandry, tasks husbandry employees and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely manner.
• Trains animal care staff, ensures that procedures are performed in alignment with departmental standard operating procedures.
• Under direction, mentors other employees and helps provide opportunities for career growth.
• Under direction, manages animal care staff in accordance with institutional human resources guidelines, including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and termination.
• Reviews assigned animal housing sites for deficiencies and ensures correction of issues related to procedures, equipment, and policies.
• Maintains supply inventory to ensure availability for facility operations.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities
• Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
• Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
• Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.