Indiana University · 14 hours ago
Facility Supervisor (Laboratory Animal Leader)
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expIndiana University is seeking a Facility Supervisor to manage the operational aspects of laboratory animal resources. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing the use of laboratory animal resources while providing training and guidance to the animal care staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides operational management and oversight of laboratory animal staff, facilities, and activities; identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve procedures, processes and/or efficiency
Develops and maintains operating procedures and guidelines for animal care staff and facility users; ensures compliance per IACUC and other regulatory agencies; develops and enforces procedures to ensure current and continued compliance with regulations; maintains compliance-related records, information, and/or reports
Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff; analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed
Plans and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment); optimizes space utilization and approves all facility renovations
Provides guidance and regulatory oversight to animal care staff and facility users, including researchers and their assigned technical research staff
Assesses performance gaps and training needs; provides training to assigned staff to improve laboratory animal operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff
Analyzes needs, forecasts trends, develops and manages budgets, and approves expenditures; participates in the development of animal per diem rates, and oversees various studies for financial analysis; may participate in seeking and securing external funding in support of operations, including drafting grant proposals and budgets
Supervises the procurement of laboratory animals for research projects from outside vendors and institutions in accordance with all government regulations and campus policies; leads decisions on products and vendors best suited to researcher's needs; manages and oversees procurement and inventory control of all equipment, feed, bedding, and husbandry supplies
Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal husbandry; participates in training and implementation of standard operating procedures; conducts informational research to ensure compliance with all regulatory and campus policies; develops and delivers papers and presentations to related professional associations and groups on behalf of the university as requested/needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in related scientific field)
2 years lab animal technician and supervisory/lead technician experience
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification (2nd level or higher) Upon Date of Hire
AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification 1 Year within the Date of Hire
Experience in a regulated environment
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Builds and manages effective teams
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Knowledge of federal laws, regulations and guidelines governing the use of animals in research and teaching
Proven skill in animal handling and restraint across common laboratory animal species; basic bio-methodology, including blood collection and injections; and general animal husbandry
Preferred
5 years related experience in the field of laboratory animal science and/or animal facility management
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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