Laboratory animal facility supervisor job description
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Laboratory animal facility supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in laboratory animal facility supervisor job postings.
Sample laboratory animal facility supervisor requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field.
- Previous experience in animal facility management.
- AALAS certification or ability to obtain.
- Knowledge of laboratory animal care and use regulations and guidelines.
- Proficient in computer systems and software.
Sample required laboratory animal facility supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
- Ability to maintain professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Laboratory animal facility supervisor job description example 1
Partners Healthcare Group laboratory animal facility supervisor job description
The ACF Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animal Care Facility (ACF) at any of the MEE sites. The ACF Supervisor will work with the ACF Manager, Director, and the Consulting Veterinarians to ensure that the facility meets all applicable state and federal regulations in addition to AAALAC Guidelines when applicable.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain all areas of the ACF according to dictated standards for cleanliness, safety, and animal welfare to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional requirements. Ensure that the facility and its equipment are in excellent operational condition to ensure the health and safety of the animals and users of the facility.
2. Supervise the work-flow of the animal care technicians. Schedule staff work and vacation hours to provide appropriate staffing coverage within the facility and ensure that all daily assignments are satisfactorily completed. Participate in employee hiring, performance evaluation, and termination decisions.
3. Perform daily routine husbandry procedures and health checks as needed, reporting any abnormal findings or unusual behavior to the Consulting Veterinarian or authorized designee.
4. In collaboration with the ACF Manager, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to the ACF staff. In collaboration with the Consulting Veterinarian, ACF Manager, and Director, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to investigators and laboratory personnel.
5. Perform assigned technical duties such as administration of medications, injections, fecal and tissue collections, phlebotomies, and euthanasia. Provide veterinary assistance to investigators during pre, intra and post-surgery as needed.
6. Ensure that all supplies and animals are ordered in a timely manner and that proper documentation is maintained as required. Participate in daily inspection of the animal facilities to assure compliance with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, employee safety guidelines, environmental and infection control.
7. Maintain the ACF and its equipment in good working condition. Place work orders for repairs; recommend and assist in selection of new equipment purchases.
8. Keep census and records of health status and post-operative care of animals in the facility as required and assists in the monthly animal housing per diem billing.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with all MEE staff.
10. Participates in weekend/holiday assignments for caring, feeding, and observing animals as needed.
11. Participates in the oversight of projects and respond to emergency situations or services as needed at any of the MEE sites.
12. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, and in-house discussions.
13. Aids in staff development through mentoring and guidance.
14. Employee must adhere to all of MEE's policies and procedures, attend annual in-service education, and emphasize the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal research in an academic or industrial research environment. Prior supervisory experience a plus.
2. Should be skilled in animal handling and veterinary health assessments on a variety of laboratory species.
3. Experience with USDA regulated species required.
4. LATG certification preferred; CVT or LVT licensure a plus.
5. Individual must be customer-service oriented and demonstrate the ability and willingness to interact with research staff and users.
6. Must be computer literate.
Working Conditions
Works in a closed environment, occasionally subjected to strong animal odors. Some heavy lifting involved. Works with experimental animals which may have been exposed to infectious diseases or radioactive materials.
Complies with all State, Federal, local regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within this department.
Requirements
Position functions may include some heavy lifting - up to 50 pounds. Occasionally involves pushing and pulling cages and heavy equipment.
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain all areas of the ACF according to dictated standards for cleanliness, safety, and animal welfare to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional requirements. Ensure that the facility and its equipment are in excellent operational condition to ensure the health and safety of the animals and users of the facility.
2. Supervise the work-flow of the animal care technicians. Schedule staff work and vacation hours to provide appropriate staffing coverage within the facility and ensure that all daily assignments are satisfactorily completed. Participate in employee hiring, performance evaluation, and termination decisions.
3. Perform daily routine husbandry procedures and health checks as needed, reporting any abnormal findings or unusual behavior to the Consulting Veterinarian or authorized designee.
4. In collaboration with the ACF Manager, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to the ACF staff. In collaboration with the Consulting Veterinarian, ACF Manager, and Director, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to investigators and laboratory personnel.
5. Perform assigned technical duties such as administration of medications, injections, fecal and tissue collections, phlebotomies, and euthanasia. Provide veterinary assistance to investigators during pre, intra and post-surgery as needed.
6. Ensure that all supplies and animals are ordered in a timely manner and that proper documentation is maintained as required. Participate in daily inspection of the animal facilities to assure compliance with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, employee safety guidelines, environmental and infection control.
7. Maintain the ACF and its equipment in good working condition. Place work orders for repairs; recommend and assist in selection of new equipment purchases.
8. Keep census and records of health status and post-operative care of animals in the facility as required and assists in the monthly animal housing per diem billing.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with all MEE staff.
10. Participates in weekend/holiday assignments for caring, feeding, and observing animals as needed.
11. Participates in the oversight of projects and respond to emergency situations or services as needed at any of the MEE sites.
12. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, and in-house discussions.
13. Aids in staff development through mentoring and guidance.
14. Employee must adhere to all of MEE's policies and procedures, attend annual in-service education, and emphasize the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal research in an academic or industrial research environment. Prior supervisory experience a plus.
2. Should be skilled in animal handling and veterinary health assessments on a variety of laboratory species.
3. Experience with USDA regulated species required.
4. LATG certification preferred; CVT or LVT licensure a plus.
5. Individual must be customer-service oriented and demonstrate the ability and willingness to interact with research staff and users.
6. Must be computer literate.
Working Conditions
Works in a closed environment, occasionally subjected to strong animal odors. Some heavy lifting involved. Works with experimental animals which may have been exposed to infectious diseases or radioactive materials.
Complies with all State, Federal, local regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within this department.
Requirements
Position functions may include some heavy lifting - up to 50 pounds. Occasionally involves pushing and pulling cages and heavy equipment.
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Laboratory animal facility supervisor job description example 2
Massachusetts Eye and Ear laboratory animal facility supervisor job description
The ACF Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animal Care Facility (ACF) at any of the MEE sites. The ACF Supervisor will work with the ACF Manager, Director, and the Consulting Veterinarians to ensure that the facility meets all applicable state and federal regulations in addition to AAALAC Guidelines when applicable.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain all areas of the ACF according to dictated standards for cleanliness, safety, and animal welfare to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional requirements. Ensure that the facility and its equipment are in excellent operational condition to ensure the health and safety of the animals and users of the facility.
2. Supervise the work-flow of the animal care technicians. Schedule staff work and vacation hours to provide appropriate staffing coverage within the facility and ensure that all daily assignments are satisfactorily completed. Participate in employee hiring, performance evaluation, and termination decisions.
3. Perform daily routine husbandry procedures and health checks as needed, reporting any abnormal findings or unusual behavior to the Consulting Veterinarian or authorized designee.
4. In collaboration with the ACF Manager, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to the ACF staff. In collaboration with the Consulting Veterinarian, ACF Manager, and Director, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to investigators and laboratory personnel.
5. Perform assigned technical duties such as administration of medications, injections, fecal and tissue collections, phlebotomies, and euthanasia. Provide veterinary assistance to investigators during pre, intra and post-surgery as needed.
6. Ensure that all supplies and animals are ordered in a timely manner and that proper documentation is maintained as required. Participate in daily inspection of the animal facilities to assure compliance with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, employee safety guidelines, environmental and infection control.
7. Maintain the ACF and its equipment in good working condition. Place work orders for repairs; recommend and assist in selection of new equipment purchases.
8. Keep census and records of health status and post-operative care of animals in the facility as required and assists in the monthly animal housing per diem billing.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with all MEE staff.
10. Participates in weekend/holiday assignments for caring, feeding, and observing animals as needed.
11. Participates in the oversight of projects and respond to emergency situations or services as needed at any of the MEE sites.
12. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, and in-house discussions.
13. Aids in staff development through mentoring and guidance.
14. Employee must adhere to all of MEE's policies and procedures, attend annual in-service education, and emphasize the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal research in an academic or industrial research environment. Prior supervisory experience a plus.
2. Should be skilled in animal handling and veterinary health assessments on a variety of laboratory species.
3. Experience with USDA regulated species required.
4. LATG certification preferred; CVT or LVT licensure a plus.
5. Individual must be customer-service oriented and demonstrate the ability and willingness to interact with research staff and users.
6. Must be computer literate.
Working Conditions
Works in a closed environment, occasionally subjected to strong animal odors. Some heavy lifting involved. Works with experimental animals which may have been exposed to infectious diseases or radioactive materials.
Complies with all State, Federal, local regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within this department.
Requirements
Position functions may include some heavy lifting - up to 50 pounds. Occasionally involves pushing and pulling cages and heavy equipment.
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
Essential Functions
1. Maintain all areas of the ACF according to dictated standards for cleanliness, safety, and animal welfare to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional requirements. Ensure that the facility and its equipment are in excellent operational condition to ensure the health and safety of the animals and users of the facility.
2. Supervise the work-flow of the animal care technicians. Schedule staff work and vacation hours to provide appropriate staffing coverage within the facility and ensure that all daily assignments are satisfactorily completed. Participate in employee hiring, performance evaluation, and termination decisions.
3. Perform daily routine husbandry procedures and health checks as needed, reporting any abnormal findings or unusual behavior to the Consulting Veterinarian or authorized designee.
4. In collaboration with the ACF Manager, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to the ACF staff. In collaboration with the Consulting Veterinarian, ACF Manager, and Director, provide ongoing training in the care of animals to investigators and laboratory personnel.
5. Perform assigned technical duties such as administration of medications, injections, fecal and tissue collections, phlebotomies, and euthanasia. Provide veterinary assistance to investigators during pre, intra and post-surgery as needed.
6. Ensure that all supplies and animals are ordered in a timely manner and that proper documentation is maintained as required. Participate in daily inspection of the animal facilities to assure compliance with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, employee safety guidelines, environmental and infection control.
7. Maintain the ACF and its equipment in good working condition. Place work orders for repairs; recommend and assist in selection of new equipment purchases.
8. Keep census and records of health status and post-operative care of animals in the facility as required and assists in the monthly animal housing per diem billing.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with all MEE staff.
10. Participates in weekend/holiday assignments for caring, feeding, and observing animals as needed.
11. Participates in the oversight of projects and respond to emergency situations or services as needed at any of the MEE sites.
12. Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, and in-house discussions.
13. Aids in staff development through mentoring and guidance.
14. Employee must adhere to all of MEE's policies and procedures, attend annual in-service education, and emphasize the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal research in an academic or industrial research environment. Prior supervisory experience a plus.
2. Should be skilled in animal handling and veterinary health assessments on a variety of laboratory species.
3. Experience with USDA regulated species required.
4. LATG certification preferred; CVT or LVT licensure a plus.
5. Individual must be customer-service oriented and demonstrate the ability and willingness to interact with research staff and users.
6. Must be computer literate.
Working Conditions
Works in a closed environment, occasionally subjected to strong animal odors. Some heavy lifting involved. Works with experimental animals which may have been exposed to infectious diseases or radioactive materials.
Complies with all State, Federal, local regulations and laws governing the performance of this position within this department.
Requirements
Position functions may include some heavy lifting - up to 50 pounds. Occasionally involves pushing and pulling cages and heavy equipment.
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule are required by the Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the group health plan's policies and procedures that impact on their job duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the plan's health information policies and procedures under the direction of the institution's privacy officer is a pre-requisite for this position.
Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
This description is intended to indicate essential tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, or control the work of staff members under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned but that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024