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 support

Ideal 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 responsibilities
Languages: • English
Experience: • 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
• Characteristics
o Strong commitment to providing humane, consistent, and high quality daily care to researchanimals
o Strong interpersonal skills (transparency, professionalism, communication)
o Strong sense of personal accountability, reliability and integrity
o Team-oriented and interactive. Fosters peer/team development and performance.
o Organized, effective time management, detail-oriented, thorough and consistent
o Ability to independently identify and resolve standard vivarium operational issues/challenges
o Self-starter requiring no daily oversight
o Open to supporting transitional operations and schedule changes
o Committed to professional development and continuous learning
• Knowledge
o Thorough knowledge of animal care expectations/responsibilities
o Knowledge of facility operational parameters and standards
o Recognition of typical/atypical animal health and behaviors
o Effective time management/prioritization for operational expectations/responsibilities
o Knowledge of Federal, state and local Animal Welfare regulations and recommendations
o ALAT or higher certification desirable
• Skills/Abilities
o Strong communication skills (written and verbal required, presentation desirable)
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook required, database use desirable
o Able to lift 50 lbs., move heavy objects, work from a standing position for prolonged periods andperform repetitive motion tasks

Able 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