SPVR HUSBANDRY OPERATIONS

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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