Lab Animal Services Manager II

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Manage a large animal holding facility that supports a variety of research programs and projects
• Supervise and train lower-level personnel including coordinating and preparing work schedules
• Select and train animal care and technical personnel
• Perform a wide range of administrative functions including procurement, personnel recruitment, space allocation, and budgetary control
• Independently administer a project or group of projects
• Review subordinates’ work for accuracy and correct technical procedures
• Evaluate employee conduct and performance
• Prepar work schedules to meet project requirements
• Prepar cost data for renewals and proposals
• Maintain detailed and accurate record keeping meeting USDA and ACUC regulations
• Perform complex technical operations or procedures
• Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with course work related to biomedical research or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible technical or technically related administrative experience and a minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory role
• Extensive experience working with laboratory animals, and/or performing related technical manipulations required for the maintenance of laboratory animals
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate computer records and utilize Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Knowledge of policies and regulations governing care and use of research animals
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment
• To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, observational, communication and computer/data entry skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals(s) and/or animal material(s)
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to Vaccina Virus, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.

Base Salary Range: $93,800.00 - $134,285.00 USD