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. The position is responsible for supervising vivarium husbandry team and its operations, supporting the maintenance of the physical plant, maintaining high standards in animal care, supervising a comprehensive quality assurance program for all operations, and providing training to personnel in the Animal Resources Program (ARP).

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations in the vivarium.
• Maintains high standards in animal care.
• Supports the maintenance of the physical plant.
• Supports the implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance program for all operations.
• Performs daily rounds/assessment of technician activities.
• Monitors husbandry team's adherence to established daily responsibilities and assigned procedures.
• Participates in 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.
• Actively promotes development of animal care staff via AALAS certification.
• Educates and trains ARP entering the laboratory animal facilities, emphasizing the importance of adherence to SOPs and training documents.
• Addresses complaints and assists with resolving problems within the Animal Resources Program facilities.
• Communicates with investigators, other institutions, Animal Resources Program (ARP) clinical and care staff, and ARP administration.
• 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.
• 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.
• Captures and supports facility upkeep.

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 (LaboratoryAnimal 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 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

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
• Education Assistance Program