Supervisor Animal Care, Animal Resource Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 31, 2024
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Supervises the daily operations for animal facilities within the Animal Resource Center; management of animal care staff within the vivaria. Oversees associated support programs within vivaria. Provides support to Manager Animal Care. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma High School graduation or equivalent or Experience 4 years Experience in an animal care facility/operations to include and 2 years In a supervisory/management role. Licenses and Certifications (AALAS) Upon Hire Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree In animal related field Licenses and Certifications (LATG) Upon Hire or (CMAR) Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Supervises the daily operations for animal facilities within the Animal Resource Center; management of animal care staff within the vivaria. Oversees associated support programs within vivaria. Provides support to Manager Animal Care. Oversees the Assistant Supervisor Animal Care and/or Team Lead Animal Care. Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff. Makes recommendations for promotions. Oversees record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc...) Conducts facility inspections and assists in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities. Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services. Ensures facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards. Generates monthly progress reports for each facility. Assists faculty and investigators to determine project requirements for animal resources, housing and care. Responsible for training and ensuring safety programs are followed. Participates in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices). Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.) Conducts and reviews performance evaluations for animal care staff. Responsible for generating disciplinary actions for animal care staff. Implements ARC attendance policy. Mentor and develop animal care staff. Perform other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!