Duties And Responsibilities
Communicate directly with the JFLF director at a minimum of a daily basis to coordinate research teaching and to discuss any potential areas of concern with either livestock or employees. Responsible for daily care and monitoring of all departmental livestock; assisting in the management coordination and supervision of research livestock activities. Ensure research protocols are followed and/or modified. Implement train and ensure compliance of all protocols relating to livestock husbandry facility operation biosafety and research. Assist in the responsibilities of hiring training and supervision of all livestock. Responsible for coordination of the use maintenance replacement and repair of equipment and facilities. Oversight of the livestock facilities budget including reviewing facilities services billing and expenditures for the livestock facilities. Assist with WIMU operations/activities that require use of the JFLF and surrounding facility. Work with WIMU instructors for instructional activities in the JFLF facility and assist in handson instruction within the WIMU program in multiple classes & situations. Assist the Director in ensuring all compliance issues IACUC Biosafety USDA etc. are addressed with respect to the research program and the WIMU instructional program. Assist the Director to ensure all facilities meet IACUC & AACUC & USDA expectations and the expectations associated with the national accreditation standards for the WIMU program and the Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Assist the Director to develop maintain and ensure compliance of the WIMU specific procedure manual. List any secondary duties assigned to this position: Miscellaneous duties as requested by the MCB department head or the JFLF Director. Miscellaneous duties as requested by the WIMU director.
Physical Demands
Outside work conditions in inclement weather. Exposure to chemicals infectious agents blood dust fumes and animal dander. Repetitive heavy lifting (greater than 30 lbs. machinery operation and the ability to operate farm equipment for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to wear required PPE for long durations of time such as PAPRs N95 respirators face masks Tyvek suits rubber boots and gloves and must have the ability to perform physical labor in such PPE . Must be able to stand for long durations of time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation . The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Required Experience:
Manager