The Working Supervisor position is responsible for assisting the Head of LARS with the oversight and management of the Laboratory Animal Research Service (LARS) vivarium at the Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute (LFKRI). This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the vivarium, including conducting room rounds; maintaining regular communication with scientists, veterinarians, and the Head of LARS regarding daily care; administering treatments prescribed by clinical veterinarians and/or the Head of LARS; monitoring and documenting all health assessments, treatments, and follow-up care; participating in training initiatives; actively participating in quarterly sentinel health screenings; and providing coverage for husbandry technicians as needed. Additional responsibilities may also be assigned, such as specific vivarium room round duties and other departmental needs.

The Working Supervisor also serves as a key individual responsible for conducting researcher compliance follow-up training and hands-on instruction in relevant policies, procedures, and techniques, as well as administering assessments to measure the effectiveness of training efforts. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the LFKRI autoclave and glassware area and for providing services and hands-on training to LARS and LFKRI staff on the proper use of the autoclave and glasswasher.

Primary Functions

• Ensure daily activities required for Animal Facility operations are properly and efficiently conducted in compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and accrediting agency guidelines (e.g., AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, etc.).
• Schedule and coordinate department training and practice after initial training with the Head of LARS, including emergency preparedness training which will provide essential tools to develop proficiencies.
• Trains new LARS/Research members and provides working supervision to junior staff.

• Assist and Maintains records of training.
• Provide for the care of laboratory animals in a humane, safe and sanitary manner.
• Place order through Oracle e.g. animal, food, equipment, office supplies etc.
• Assist in animal billing and account payable
• Observe animals for clinical signs of disease and behavioral changes and report observations to the Head of LARS.
• Provide and perform coverage for the LARS staff.
• Schedule room break down, sanitize service rooms, equipment and hallways
• sanitize animal room.
• Provide routine treatment for common disease problems and monitor health status as instructed by the Head of LARS or Veterinarian.
• Assist in the operation/maintenance of animal, breeding and procedure records.
• Receive, transport and distribute incoming and exporting animals as specified by established animal receiving procedures(quarantine).
• Maintain the cage washer, bottle filler, autoclave and other support equipment with vendors.
• Schedule with Facilities, animal carcasses, biological waste products and general refuse.
• Maintain various containment areas: quarantine, isolation, barrier, irradiation and biohazard (BSL-2).
• Process and preforms special service requests
• Maintaining and schedule Autoclave/glassware area
• Schedule and operate decontamination unit with LFKRI laboratories
• Hand-on training on glasswasher and autoclave
• Assist with the LFKRI researcher(s)
• Serve as Back-up for the Head of LARS when unannounced inspector visit.
• Maintain the institutional autoclave biological, quarantine, sentinel and vermin control programs
• Performs administrative tasks
• Provide general technical assistance to other animal care/research staff.

• Maintains communication with and provides support for investigators.
• Provide services for autoclave, glassware and laboratory support to LFKRI.
• Recognizes deviations, unusual occurrences, and animal welfare concerns, notifying responsible individuals promptly, and reports findings to the Director of LARS and contributes to corrective actions.
• Assist with implementing changes as required and monitors effective solutions.
• Oversees, maintains inventory, and manages procurement and proper storage of husbandry supplies/consumables.

• perform the duties listed and other related duties as assigned or needed.

Supporting Functions

• Attending training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science.

Education:

High school graduate or educational equivalent.

Experience:

4-5 years of experience working in laboratory setting/facility or performing duties in a related area.

Maintain and troubleshoot Autoclaves and Glasswashers.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Purina’s Laboratory Animal Certification and AALAS Certification Preferred

Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $70,000.00p/yr. to $80,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

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