Associate Vivarium Operations- Onsite

Major Accountabilities:• Principally responsible for daily husbandry to animals (predominantly rodents, some small animalUSDA), clinical observations, maintenance of the animal facilities (sanitation of animal rooms &equipment), receipt of incoming animals & supplies, fulfilling research requests, animal transfers andrelocations.• Often responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies,and guidelines. Maintenance of relevant facility/animal records. Make independent decisionsregarding operational standards/situations.• Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities andenhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.• Driven by the needs of our scientific partner/collaborator, limited routine technical procedures on animals may also be assigned.• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance will be measured: indicators, activities…)• Provide consistent and high quality on-site animal care and vivarium maintenance• Effectively gain certification and proficiency on all applicable operational skills as required• Team oriented and interactive. Foster peer/team development and performance• Strong attention to completion of tasks in an efficient/consistent manner• Continuously support Vivarium Operations Management in maintaining compliance with all internaland external regulatory agencies in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of LaboratoryAnimals• Continuously pursue educational and professional development opportunities to enhance andexpand relevant skills and knowledge• Identify and resolve on-site vivarium operational issues/challenges• Execute detail-specific operational supportIdeal Background:Education:• GED or High School degree required, 2-year degree in Veterinary Technology, 4-year Sciencedegree, or a combination of experience with higher education preferred• ALAT Certification desirable or pursued after start• Working knowledge of federal, state, local (Animal Welfare) laws and departmental SOPs• Thorough understanding and comprehension of operational standards, processes, equipment, etc.as they relate to operational responsibilitiesLanguages: • EnglishExperience: • Strong experience (2 – 4 years) working with animals or performing animal husbandryin a research setting.Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to providing quality research support, bededicated to providing consistent, humane animal care in accordance with Laboratory Animal Careregulations/standards. Candidates must be reliable, independent, work well in a dynamic, fast-pacedteam environment and have well developed interpersonal & communication skills. Must be able tolift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects. Must be able work from a standing position for prolonged timeperiods and perform repetitive motion tasks. Able to work weekends, holidays and during inclementweather.Competency Profile• Characteristicso Strong commitment to providing humane, consistent, and high quality daily care to researchanimalso Strong interpersonal skills (transparency, professionalism, communication)o Strong sense of personal accountability, reliability and integrityo Team-oriented and interactive. Fosters peer/team development and performance.o Organized, effective time management, detail-oriented, thorough and consistento Ability to independently identify and resolve standard vivarium operational issues/challengeso Self-starter requiring no daily oversighto Open to supporting transitional operations and schedule changeso Committed to professional development and continuous learning• Knowledgeo Thorough knowledge of animal care expectations/responsibilitieso Knowledge of facility operational parameters and standardso Recognition of typical/atypical animal health and behaviorso Effective time management/prioritization for operational expectations/responsibilitieso Knowledge of Federal, state and local Animal Welfare regulations and recommendationso ALAT or higher certification desirable• Skills/Abilitieso Strong communication skills (written and verbal required, presentation desirable)o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook required, database use desirableo Able to lift 50 lbs., move heavy objects, work from a standing position for prolonged periods andperform repetitive motion tasksAble to perform standard animal care responsibilities.o Able to work weekends, holidays and during inclement weather o Able to work weekends, holidaysand during inclement weather