What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPVR HUSBANDRY OPERATIONS position at Moffitt Cancer Center Careers?
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 10,000 who are shaping the future we envision.
Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation, a Digital Health Most Wired Organization and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplaces.
A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.
Summary
Position Overview
Step into a leadership role at one of the nation’s leading cancer centers. As a Supervisor, Husbandry Operations, you will play a critical role in the Comparative Medicine Core (CMC), supporting groundbreaking research at the Moffitt Cancer Center—a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate innovation in cancer research.
At Moffitt Cancer Center, every role contributes to a bold mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Here, your work directly supports discoveries that change lives.
Our Culture & Values
At Moffitt, our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to:
- Compassion – We deliver hope, empowering and encouraging those we serve and those we work alongside.
- Excellence – We strive for global impact through perseverance and continuous improvement.
- Drive – We are courageous and determined in the relentless pursuit of our mission.
- Imagination – We boldly explore new and better ways to transform health, wellness, and healing.
You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive environment where team members are respected, supported, and inspired to do their best work—every day.
Position Highlights
- Lead and supervise Research Animal Care Technicians across multiple levels
- Ensure exceptional standards of animal care and welfare
- Contribute to operations within a cutting-edge research institute environment
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support Research Animal Care Technicians
- Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
- Ensure proper maintenance of animal room equipment
- Monitor recordkeeping and ensure compliance with all regulatory and departmental policies
- Support onboarding, training, and re-training of staff
- Assist with team scheduling and operational coordination
The Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience in laboratory animal care
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Professional communication skills with all levels of staff
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Physically able to remain active and on your feet throughout the day
Credentials & Qualifications
- Associate’s degree 5 years of animal care experience required
- OR High school diploma 7 years of relevant experience
- LAT certification (AALAS) required
- LATG certification (AALAS) preferred (required within 2 years of hire)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a research animal facility preferred
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
Why Join Moffitt Cancer Center?
- Competitive market-based salary
- Eligible for an annual Team Member Incentive
- Eligible for an annual Team Member Merit Increase
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive, inclusive benefits package (Health, Financial, & Lifestyle coverage)
- Work at the Speros Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute, a premier hub advancing the future of cancer research
- Be part of a mission-driven team where your work has real impact on patients and families
Relocation & Living in Tampa
Considering a move? Tampa offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of professional opportunities and a coastal lifestyle:
- 🌴 Year-round sunshine and access to award-winning Gulf Coast beaches
- 🏡 Diverse, affordable neighborhoods with no state income tax
- 🍽️ A vibrant food, arts, and cultural scene, including Tampa Riverwalk and Ybor City
- ✈️ Easy travel via Tampa International Airport
- ⚽🏈🏒 Home to major sports teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning
- Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.
Apply Today
Join a dedicated animal care team committed to excellence, compassion, and the highest standards of research support. Your leadership will directly impact the wellbeing of research animals and the success of life-saving scientific discoveries.
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