Husbandry Manager
Husbandry Manager
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Job Description
Department Overview
The Animal Husbandry Manager is responsible for the daytoday operation of animal care services provided by the Department of Comparative Medicine to the OHSU Central and Waterfront Campus (CWC) research community. Programs supported by DCM utilize a large variety of laboratory research animals including but not limited to fish amphibians birds and a wide range of rodent and nonrodent mammalian species. Provides detailed direction coordination and instruction to animal husbandry staff and is responsible for the overall of husbandry practices and procedures performed by this staff. Conducts appropriate follow up or reporting of animal health and welfare issues to veterinary staff and researchers. Allocates resources to assure the care health and housing needs of laboratory research animals. Works as a member of a highly interdependent team and uses a professional approach to providing husbandry and technical services to research investigators.
Function/Duties of Position
Animal Husbandry Staff Management:
- Directs and coordinates the assignment supervision and training of laboratory animal husbandry staff.
- Regularly adjusts assignments and workloads to meet operational demands.
- Routinely inspects all aspects of husbandry operations for completion and thoroughness.
- Provides detailed instructions and ensures effective coordination between husbandry veterinary and facilities staff.
- Actively engages with research staff on proper husbandry practices and initiates corrective actions when necessary.
- Promotes adherence to proper husbandry standards and protocols.
Human Resources Management:
- Manages employee recruitment selection onboarding training performance reviews and work assignments.
- Approves leave encourages professional growth and provides coaching and mentoring.
- Implements disciplinary actions as appropriate.
- Plans staffing levels promotions recognition and individual development plans.
- Appropriately addresses grievances and disciplinary matters.
Animal Monitoring and Welfare:
- Ensures animals are monitored daily by qualified trained personnel for proper husbandry and health assessments.
- Facilitates prompt reporting of animal health concerns to veterinary personnel.
Record Management and Regulatory Compliance:
- Maintains accurate records as required by federal regulations guidelines and OHSU policies.
- Oversees ordering and management of necessary supplies.
- Ensures compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and special protocols.
Specialized Colony Management:
- Provides training and oversight for specialized colony management including specific pathogenfree barrier rooms immunedeficient and gnotobiotic animals.
- Ensures staff adherence to aseptic techniques and pathogen control procedures.
- Coordinates animal housing logistics for imports and internal transfers.
Researcher Support and Guidance:
- Provides guidance training and assistance to research staff regarding humane animal care and use practices.
- Documents and reports deficiencies in care to facility management or veterinary staff.
Additional Duties:
- Performs other responsibilities relevant to the position as needed. This includes but is not limited to animal care animal room maintenance and performance of animal receiving procedures.
Required Qualifications
Five years of relevant experience in an animal research or veterinary environment and 3 years of management/supervisory experience or equivalent combination of both.
Knowledge of federal state and local regulations pertaining to laboratory animal care and use.
Knowledge of animal health and husbandry practices in a laboratory enviornment animal behavior sanitation processes aseptic techniques and environmental conditions that affect laboratory animals.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Team building and conflict resolutions skills the ability to mulitask and manage workflows with frequent interruptions and changes while reamining flexible and adaptable to change.
Ability to effectivly and proactively manage staff within the guidelines of a union contract and use personel resources appropriatly.
Computer skills using Microsoft Word Excel spread sheets and email communication sofware.
Skill in providing effective leadership for a large diverse group of employees.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at any level and/or Institiute for Laboratory Animal Management (ILAM) certification.
Current Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field eg. Biology animal science etc.
- AALAS Certified Manager of Laboratory Animal Resources (CMAR)
Additional Details
Administrative and supervisory functions are located within numerous functional vivaria. Will be required to handle animals that have the potential to bite scratch or harbor zoonotic diseases. Occupational exposure to chemical biological pathogens and radioactive material. Will be required to work occasional weekends or irregular hours.
All are welcome
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
