Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Ensures overall facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Has responsibility for animal care program, policy, planning, and administration.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree + six years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + ten years of related experience or 18 years of related experience.
• LATG or CVT

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

• Program oversight and mentorship of managerial staff.
• Oversees department service delivery.
• Engages with key stakeholders to ensure needs will be met.
• Creates culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Oversees resourcing for program areas, manages to financials.
• Assists the ED in strategic visioning and planning for specific program areas.
• Oversees recruitment for new staff within the department.

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.