Research Program Manager

About the role

The successful applicant will assist in the management of the various components of a nonhuman primate colony at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives.
• Maintains the breeding colonies of the WNPRC and provides quality animals for the scientific projects of the Center's investigators.
• Supports the major research programs housed at the Center.
• Collaborates with the Behavioral Services Unit to ensure execution of the Center's environmental enrichment plan.
• Works closely with the WNPRC Facilities Manager and the Compliance Manager to ensure that the holding and support facilities are maintained within regulatory guidelines and to provide a safe environment for the animals and all personnel working directly with Center animals.
• Aids in the performance evaluation process of all animal care personnel.

Requirements

• For candidates with a relevant BA/BS degree, a minimum of four years' demonstrated experience managing or assisting in the management of a large nonhuman primate (NHP) colony is required.
• For candidates without a BA/BS degree, a minimum of eight years' demonstrated experience managing a large NHP colony is required, as well as certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level.
• Extensive experience performing animal husbandry and biomedical research support for a captive colony of nonhuman primates.
• Experience supervising, communicating with and motivating a large staff of animal care technicians.
• An ability to lead, make difficult decisions and implement them while developing a strong sense of teamwork.
• Knowledge of biomedical and behavioral research, excellent computing skills, and strong commitment to animals and their well-being.
• Solid administrative abilities.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree BA/BS in biological sciences or related field.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of research procedures and animal welfare regulations.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Negotiable (Annual)

Schedule

N/A

Department

UWMSN | OVCR | WNPRC Veterinary Services

Additional Information

• Applicant must be comfortable working with nonhuman primates, infectious pathogens and other biohazards, and chemicals/medications in a medical research setting, and wearing various required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be TB negative.
• Applicant will be required to have a measles titer within the first week of employment.
• Depending on the results of the blood test, applicant may need to be immunized.
• Allergies to animals must be controlled by medication.
• This is considered an essential position and, as such, applicant must be willing to fulfill the duties of the position.
• Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the University and to protect the University from both actual conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest.
• Must possess a valid driver's license that meets standards of UW Risk Management in order to operate WNPRC vehicles.
• A one-year period of evaluation will be required.

Contact Information

HR Generalist: Kate Rouman
krouman@wisc.edu
(608) 263-9183

Institutional Statement on Diversity

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.