Facility Supervisor (Laboratory Animal Leader)
Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentLABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)Job
Summary
- 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.
- Provide 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.QualificationsCombinations of related education
and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum
required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience
beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATIONRequired
- Bachelor's degree preferably in related scientific field. WORK
EXPERIENCERequired
- 2 years of lab animal technician and supervisory/lead
technician experience. Preferred
- 5 years of related experience in the field of laboratory animal
science and/or animal facility management. LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATESRequired
- 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 from date of hire. SKILLSRequired
- 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 biomethodology, including blood
collection and injections; and general animal husbandry.Working
Conditions / DemandsThe role regularly requires the ability to
effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability
to move about the work environment and to position oneself to
operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the
ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will
occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this
role must be able to perform the essential functions with or
without an accommodation.Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: OperationalFLSA: ExemptJob Function: ResearchJob Family:
Animal ResearchClick here to learn more about Indiana University's
Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close
at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be
closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will
remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full
consideration, please submit your application within 5 business
days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you
may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal
Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and
affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits
discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, marital status, national origin, disability status or
protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities,
including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.
Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the
university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of
Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus
Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report,
containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all
Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also
request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu
or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone:
812-856-1234
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