Animal Bedding, Feed, and Transport Supervisor

Description

• Oversee the Data and Transport Coordinator and Feed and Bedding Team Lead; provide coverage as necessary to ensure all SOPs are followed in accordance with contract requirements and government policies and procedures.
• Maintain required inventory levels and submit supply orders through the POTS system for COR or designee approval.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repairs, document all actions in the maintenance log, and submit records to the COR.
• Receive, unpack, and assemble new caging, equipment, and accessories.
• Decontaminate feed and bedding chutes as directed by the Quality Assurance Laboratory (QAL).
• Transport supplies and equipment to and from campus storage areas and other animal facilities.
• Schedule and perform decontamination procedures for animal rooms, study areas, procedure rooms, necropsy rooms, and surgical suites in accordance with SOPs as requested by the COR or designee.

Requirements

• Ability to use critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain/maintain client site access and badging requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action when needed.
• Animal Technician (LAT) certification through the Americal Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS)
• Ability to wear required PPE which may include respirators or masks, coveralls or Tyvek suits, waterproof gloves, boots, and jackets, safety glasses, and other area-specific equipment.
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to use verbal and written/electronic communication for daily tasks.
• Ability to work in and around water.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical strength, endurance, and dexterity, to lift, pull, push, carry, handle cages, racks, large pieces of equipment, feed and bedding bags and other materials and equipment normally found in a research facility.
• Ability to move arms and hands at or above the shoulders/head to move supplies and equipment.
• Visual acuity to perform inspections, take inventory, and complete paper and electronic documentation.
• Ability to continuously stand, kneel, bend, walk, climb, and otherwise navigate storage units, washrooms, lab rooms, and other research areas.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of autoclaves, cage washers, conveyor belts, bedding dispensers, bottle fillers and high pressure and steam cleaning devices.
• Experience working with animals required, animal research facility experience preferred.
• Ability frequently to lift, carry, or otherwise move materials, carts, or other equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of disinfectant use and sanitation procedures.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance