Manager, Husbandry

About the role

The Manager, Husbandry position is designated as "essential" and you are expected to work when normal campus operations are suspended (e.g.: inclement weather) or if there is an emergency impacting ULAR.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the animal facility(s) from a husbandry and regulatory perspective.
  • Oversee the activity of the animal care staff, including but not limited to scheduling of daily activities, hiring of new employees, discipline of existing employees, and performance evaluations
  • Serve on various university committees
  • Interface with primary investigators and research staff to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to facilities, husbandry, and animal care
  • Provide orientation and training for existing and new users of the facility, providing information and services
• Maintain and archive records related to facility activities, census, and animal procurement using computer-based software
• Order feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment in support of the animal facility
• Maintain a working relationship with Penn facility maintenance, service contract providers, and vendors for repair and service of the facility and the equipment
• Report problems to appropriate office(s); follow up if repairs are not made in a timely fashion or done correctly

Qualifications

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school plus 5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• AALAS certification at the LATG level; if not, will be required to gain certification within 6 months
• Previous experience managing a laboratory animal facility or equivalent experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience handling small animals, including rodents; experience handling larger animals may be required or preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to explain problems/issues/solutions
• Service-oriented and able to work as a team member
• Able to repetitively lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination before starting work
• May be required to pass an FBI background check