Laboratory Animal Services Operations Manager

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Job Details Oversee the biomedical research facility operation of ~ 10,000 cages (40,000 sq. ft.) of laboratory animals on campus between two buildings and 5 facilities. Interfaces with Director of Laboratory Animal Services, campus facilities, construction project managers, third party vendors and federal regulatory bodies on a frequent basis to comply with federal regulations in a biomedical research setting. Directly and indirectly manages 29-30 facility staff to provide a high standard in training, husbandry and facility operations. Essential employee.

Job Description • Interacts respectively with all investigators and lab members on a routine basis for the successful outcome of research animal studies.

• Leads interactions with union husbandry staff and leadership

• Manages animal supervisory staff and drives initiatives and improvements within husbandry operations.

• Interacts closely with veterinary staff in support of health, maintenance and care of laboratory animals.

• Writes, reviews and develops departmental policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Develops and oversees departmental training and education program according to established Standard Operating Procedure.

• Manages and assigns space for laboratory animals.

• Works closely with the Business Manager assigned to support both the business office and Office of Research Administration.

• Responsible for the procurement of all capital equipment and supplies for the laboratory animal facilities

• Coordinates contractual maintenance programs on specialized industrial equipment (e.g., sterilizers, cage washers) with the TJU Maintenance Department

• Attend facility construction project update meetings and represent the department’s best interest and the interest of the welfare of the animals • Liaison with Jefferson University Facilities on current, aging, and future infrastructure with frequent rounds, meetings and collaborations. • Understanding of federal regulations that comply with biomedical research such as The Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, PHS Policy and the Animal Welfare Act • Knowledge of different biomedical research facility specific equipment such as tunnel, rack washers, variety of rodent and USDA cage types and automated facility systems • Ability to communicate to all levels within the institution including animal care staff to department chairs on critical issues pertaining to research support • Critical thinking skills in the face of facility emergencies, customized goals from stakeholders and employee deployment

Education - Required • High School Diploma/GED and Education - Preferred • Bachelor’s Degree Experience - Required • 5 years progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal research facility operations, including regulatory compliance, accreditation and regulatory site visit preparation, and supervisory experience.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required • Proficient and professional etiquette with email and phone communication. Proficient with Word, Excel and cage card managing systems. • Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations, guidelines, and accreditation standards governing laboratory animal care and use, including animal welfare and biomedical research compliance requirements. • Knowledge of laboratory animal facility operations, equipment, technologies, and infrastructure, including cage processing systems, automated environmental controls, animal housing systems, and related support equipment. • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including frontline staff, researchers, administrators, and executive leadership. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational challenges, assess risks, and develop effective solutions in dynamic and high-pressure environments. • Strategic planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, allocate resources, and support evolving research and institutional needs. • Knowledge of personnel management practices, including staff development, performance management, workforce planning, and labor relations. • Knowledge of PHS Policy and Animal Welfare Act

Licenses and Certifications - Preferred • LATG - Laboratory Animal Technologist - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science or • LAT - Laboratory Animal Technician - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science or • CMAR - Certified Manager of Animal Resources - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular

Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more

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