What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Supervisor (Laboratory Animal Leader) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
- Provides operational management and oversight of laboratory animal staff, facilities, and activities; identifies operational issues and / or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve procedures, processes and / or efficiency.
- Develops and maintains operating procedures and guidelines for animal care staff and facility users; ensures compliance per Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) and other regulatory agencies; develops and enforces procedures to ensure current and continued compliance with regulations; maintains compliance-related records, information, and / or reports.
- Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff; analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
- Plans and optimizes use of laboratory animal resources (staff, facilities, equipment); optimizes space utilization and approves all facility renovations.
- Provides guidance and regulatory oversight to animal care staff and facility users, including researchers and their assigned technical research staff.
- Assesses performance gaps and training needs; provides training to assigned staff to improve laboratory animal operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
- Analyzes needs, forecasts trends, develops and manages budgets, and approves expenditures; participates in the development of animal per diem rates, and oversees various studies for financial analysis; may participate in seeking and securing external funding in support of operations, including drafting grant proposals and budgets.
- Supervises the procurement of laboratory animals for research projects from outside vendors and institutions in accordance with all government regulations and campus policies; leads decisions on products and vendors best suited to researcher's needs; manages and oversees procurement and inventory control of all equipment, feed, bedding, and husbandry supplies.
- Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and processes related to animal husbandry; participates in training and implementation of standard operating procedures; conducts informational research to ensure compliance with all regulatory and campus policies; develops and delivers papers and presentations to related professional associations and groups on behalf of the university as requested / needed.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
SKILLS
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Operational
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Animal Research
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
