Manager, Laboratory Animal Care
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Job Description
Job Title
Manager Laboratory Animal CareAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med - Physiology & PharmacologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology is the only department of its kind in Texas and has a rich tradition of excellence in education research and outreach with an emphasis on veterinary and human medicine. The department houses the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices the Reproductive Sciences Center the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program and the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology.
What we want
The Laboratory Animal Care Manager under direction oversees the operation of the physiology and pharmacology laboratories ensuring compliance with regulations coordinating teaching activities and managing animal health programs. The manager will supervise daily tasks and implement safety procedures to maintain biohazard and environmental standards. Additionally they handle administrative functions such as scheduling purchasing and personnel management while providing strategic guidance to leadership on program direction.
What you need to know
Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelors degree veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed veterinary technician.
1 year experience teaching veterinary students.
1 year experience working with animal use protocols.
Proficiency with learning management systems.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content.
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff groups of various sizes.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability lift up to 55 lbs
Responsibilities
Coordination and Oversight of Animal Care Programs
Oversees the care and treatment of animals used as teaching models for VTPP.
Induces and monitors animals under anesthesia and coordinates necessary treatments for teaching animals.
Supervises record-keeping associated with the Animal Health Care and Adoption Programs.
Assists with generation and ongoing documentation for relevant animal use protocols.
Coordinates Animal Health Care and Adoption Programs ensuring preventive health care procedures for teaching animals.
Responsible for the placement of teaching dogs into suitable adoption situations.
Performs basic veterinary technical skills (e.g. intravenous catheter placement intubation basic laboratory functions).
Staff Management and Development
Provides intermediate supervisory authority for technicians and students in the VTPP teaching laboratory ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper use of equipment.
Supervises visiting technicians from other teaching programs.
Hires trains and evaluates job performance of technicians and student workers in the VTPP academic service section.
Safety and Compliance Management
Oversees compliance with Federal State and University guidelines for the use of animals.
Ensures adherence to approved animal use protocols for faculty and technicians.
Monitors compliance of state and federal regulations for animal use chemical storage and medical records in teaching activities.
Supervises the training of students in various animal-handling techniques anesthesia administration and post-procedure recovery.
Administrative Functions
Responsible for ordering all animals used in the departmental teaching program.
Manages inventory purchasing and resupply of laboratory pharmaceuticals and equipment for teaching labs.
Coordinates the transfer of equipment to surplus and ensures preparedness for inspections.
Communicates workspace concerns to the Facilities Coordinator and Professional Programs Office.
Academic administrative support (including and not limited to proctoring exams and exam reviews grading worksheets and interacting with the learning management system).
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
