ANIMAL RESOURCES SUPERVISOR

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century: https://100.scripps.edu/

POSITION TITLE: Animal Resources Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Establishes daily work schedules, documents attendance, and ensures completion of tasks per standard operating procedures. Provides training on facility management, husbandry procedures, and animal health observations. Conducts staff counseling, performance evaluations, and assists in hiring, discipline, and termination decisions.

• Ensures daily health observations, treatments, and experimental manipulations are completed. Performs physical examinations, treatments, vaccinations, and specialized clinical techniques such as injections, fluid sampling, and tissue harvests.

• Implements and maintains breeding schemes for specialized rodents, establishes new matings, tracks pregnancies, retires breeders, and completes breeding records.

• Communicates with research staff regarding animal health, breeding, and regulatory matters. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

• Compiles monthly billing, maintains all pertinent records, and documents weekly facility quality assurance with appropriate follow-ups.

• Cleans, sanitizes, and autoclaves cages, equipment, and water bottles. Receives and prepares feed, bedding, and supplies for use.

• May perform pathology-related tasks, including prosection, clinical pathology, parasitology tests, and laboratory procedures.

• May conduct tasks in infectious agent quarters, quarantine areas, or biohazard facilities while adhering to strict regulations.

• Performs other tasks as assigned to support the department's operational and research needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree in a life science, RVT license or LAT certification.
• Minimum 5 years animal laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the Director.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal relation skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in technical procedures.
• Participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required.
• LATG certification is preferred.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $78,000 to $93,600 per year, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.