What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Animal Resources position at University of Louisiana, Lafayette?
Position Title: Head of Animal Resources
Department: 9010|NIRC Administration
Responsibilities:
The New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Head of Animal Resources. This individual will oversee daily management of husbandry and facility operations, ensuring high standards of animal care and compliance with federal and institutional regulations. The Head of Animal Resources will play a critical role in managing animal care staff, quarantine procedures, and environmental monitoring systems while maintaining compliance with AAALAC standards, NIH guidelines, and USDA regulations. Additionally, the individual will serve as the primary point of contact for national and international transportation of non-human primates and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of husbandry and facility management, ensuring the highest level of animal care.
- Supervise and manage animal care staff, including training, scheduling, and performance oversight.
- Oversee quarantine procedures and environmental monitoring systems to maintain compliance with federal and institutional standards.
- Ensure compliance with AAALAC, NIH, USDA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies, maintaining appropriate documentation and reporting.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to animal care and facility operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for USDA inspections and ensure compliance with USDA regulations.
- Manage national and international transportation of non-human primates, ensuring compliance with USDA, CITES, NIH, and state government regulations.
- Coordinate laboratory animal assignments for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research support programs, including selecting candidate animals and maintaining records in the Granite Software system.
- Design, organize, and oversee the Laboratory Animal Technician Training Program, including maintaining technician training records.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with all regulatory requirements related to laboratory animal care and research.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or a related field
- Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- 10 years’ experience in the field of laboratory animal science working with non-human primates
Job Ad# (req4189)
