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Texas Biomedical Research Institute · 5 months ago

Animal Care & Veterinary Technician Supervisor

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. The Animal Care & Veterinary Technician Supervisor will lead the Macaque care staff, ensuring high standards of care for non-human primates while overseeing a team of technical and animal care staff.

BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day activities of assigned employees

Plan work schedules, assign tasks, coordinate workload, and provide priorities

Develop, initiate and lead work projects for the development and implementation of process improvements, and policies and procedures that promote Texas Biomed’s core values and align with strategic goals

Coach, mentor, motivate and lead assigned employees influencing them to take positive action and be accountable for assigned responsibilities

Support personal and career development opportunities and advancement

Provide guidance and make recommendations concerning talent acquisition and retention, employee relations and employment terminations, performance management (goals, promotions, demotions, reviews, salary adjustments) for relevant teams

Assist leaders in identifying opportunities to streamline, improve, and/or automate business processes while actively implementing changes as needed

Maintain regular communication with leaders and reporting employees related to upcoming tasks and deadlines and assist as needed

Consult leadership regarding human resources and operational concerns

Oversee the recording of data for daily reports such as husbandry records (sanitation, feeding, animal observations), clinical observations of animals, case record management, inventory reports, and other task related reporting

Assure that assigned staff follow and comply with standards of veterinary care and properly execute IACUC approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and research activities

Monitor job performance of reporting employees and ensure the level of work meets expectations for compliance with sanitation, primate housing standards, animal observation and reporting, clinical assistance and care to the veterinary group

Manage all aspects of technical and animal care program related duties

Administer the technical and animal care training program to include: determining the appropriate training, scheduling training sessions, and maintaining competency requirements

Assist in the development and training of SOPs pertaining to the area of technical/ animal husbandry specialization

Be knowledgeable of rules and guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies such as OLAW, NIH, IACUC, and USDA

Consult with veterinarians on animal husbandry and clinical care to assure the correct personnel and workforce are assigned to tasks; and make suggestions for continual improvement of processes

Participate in and prepare for on-site IACUC, USDA and AAALAC inspections and incumbent is responsible for the subsequent coordination of corrective actions

Communicate clearly through oral and written means with those supervised, veterinarians, peers and principal investigators

Maintain a close working relationship with the veterinary faculty and institutional leaders

Qualification

Veterinary Technician experienceSupervisory experienceAALAS CertificationAnimal husbandry knowledgeMS Office proficiencyPlanning skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsMentoring skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent

A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with animals

At least two (2) years must be in a veterinary technician role, ideally in a medical or research setting

Basic technical skills

Proven supervisory experience, preferably overseeing medical or technical staff working with non-human primates

Texas Operators Driver's License with good driving record

AALAS Certification at the LAT level or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Ability to manage diverse teams demonstrating effective management and supervisory skills – communication, leadership, teaching, mentoring, organization, planning, budgeting, goal setting and meeting objectives

Ability to direct and train a team across demanding and changing deliverables; and implement internal process changes to meet updated requirements

Knowledge/ability to demonstrate an exceptionally high degree of adaptability; the ability to organize the work of others; and supervise and coordinate the husbandry and technical aspects across multiple segments of a research program involving laboratory animals

Excellent computer skills; Competent MS Office skills including Outlook, Excel and Word

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Preferred

An associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university

LATg certification

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).

Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 7% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.

Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year’s).

On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.

On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.

Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.

We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.

Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.

Company

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is Saving Lives With the Power of Scientific Discovery.

Founded in 1941

San Antonio, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.txbiomed.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (5)

2024 (7)

2023 (11)

2022 (2)

2021 (6)

2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$9M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

2024-05-14Grant· $2.5M

2022-10-24Grant· $3.5M

2018-11-27Grant· $3M