Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Independently oversees the daily operations of one or more animal research facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + two years of related experience or 10 years of related experience
• LATG 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.
• Independently mentors other employees and helps provide opportunities for career growth.
• Independently manages animal care staff in accordance with institutional human resources guidelines, including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and termination.
• Maintains supply inventory to ensure availability for facility operations.
• Reviews assigned animal housing sites for deficiencies and ensures correction of issues related to procedures, equipment, and policies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable animal care regulations.
• Interfaces with other department leaders to ensure service continuity and uniformity.
• Analyzes facility performance metrics to optimize service delivery.
• Coordinates with veterinary staff to assure health and welfare of animals.

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.