What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Facilities Manager, DLAR Aquatics Core position at Duke University?
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JOB SUMMARY
The Duke University Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) operates a large aquatics facility that maintains several thousand tanks of research zebrafish in numerous locations for multiple principal investigators, requiring highly specialized aquatics husbandry and functions. The Aquatics Core Assistant Facilities Manager reports to the Aquatics Core Senior Manager.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS of EMPLOYMENT
Occupational Health and Safety
As a safeguard for the employee and the animals, medical examinations and risk assessments are performed. Some immunizations or further diagnostics may be required before working with specific animals or animal populations as determined by occupational health medical personnel, including, but not limited to :
- TB testing and clearance;
- Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and / or vaccination);
- Rabies (proof of immunization and / or vaccination);
- Tetanus (current vaccination less than 10 years);
- Measles (proof of immunization and / or vaccination);
- Periodic physical examinations including respiratory fit tests);
- Other vaccines or testing as required by EOHW standards.
Hazard Exposure
The animal facility has a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically, employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous noise, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, and animal waste products. The duration of exposure to any of the above is dependent on assigned duties. Some aspects of this position may expose the incumbent to potentially zoonotic and other biohazardous agents. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment may be required and will be provided when required, accompanied by appropriate training.
WORK PERFORMED
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Scientific Leadership Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
Experience
Work requires four (4) years of research experience.
A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1 : 1 basis, e.g., a two year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE.
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