Operations Supervisor, Animal Resources Program, Clarkson

About the role

The Operations Supervisor position supports the day-to-day operation of the Wake Forest University Animal Resources Program laboratory animal facilities to assure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations in the vivarium.
• Maintains high standards in animal care.
• Supports the maintenance of the physical plant.
• Supervises and performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes for all operations.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies and guidelines.
• Supports the interview process for hiring laboratory animal technicians.
• Analyzes animal husbandry work processes and methods to assure optimal effectiveness.
• Provides coaching to lower-level animal technicians to facilitate excellent work performance.
• Supports assessment of performance expectations for each technician position.
• Assists Operations Manager and or Operations Coordinator with disciplinary issues.
• Acts as a liaison to the research community.
• Serves as a liaison to the research community.
• Supports quarterly sentinel rodent program and other health surveillance programs with the veterinary team.
• Prepares facility for inspections and site visits by AAALACi, IACUC, USDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a liaison to the research community.
• Supports operations, preventative maintenance, and processing of facility equipment.
• Maintains and reviews room, rack, cage wash and other records related to husbandry and operations.
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining husbandry materials inventory.
• Coordinates and supports facility upkeep.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with three years as a Senior Laboratory Animal Technician or equivalent experience; including American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification.
• Certified American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) required.
• Certified American Association Laboratory Animals Science (AALAS) LATg (Laboratory Animal Technologist) preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and lead others.
• Good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Ability to perform extensive documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to utilize computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, training modules).
• Ability to manage and direct a team and work independently.
• Ability to promote a safe working environment.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and lead others.
• Good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Ability to perform extensive documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to utilize computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, training modules).
• Ability to manage and direct a team and work independently.
• Ability to promote a safe working environment.

Benefits

Our Commitment To You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program