SoBran is looking for an Animal Facility Manager for our Norfolk, VA location.
Job Responsibilities: (but not limited to)
- Understands and follows all SOPs and Quality Assurance Standards. Aids in writing needed SOPs.
- Responsible for assisting Project/Program Manager with operational management support.
- Ensures that staff assigned to each position are trained and proficient with SOPs, policies and guidelines associated with their position.
- Expectation of familiarity with day-to-day activities, personnel needs, and facility issues
- Must have experience working with multiple animal species to include nonhuman primates.
- Must possess strong verbal communication, teaching skills and be knowledgeable of veterinary medical terminology and animal facility operations.
- Maintain an effective level of communication with the Project/Program Manager
- Distributes reports as needed to SoBran staff, PI staff and institutional personnel.
- Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with investigators, their staff, maintenance personnel and SoBran personnel to coordinate activities.
- Assists in personnel matters in collaboration with supervisory staff to include, but not limited to annual reviews and disciplinary issues.
- Assists as needed with interviewing and selection of SoBran personnel.
- Responsible for ordering food and other supplies for the facility
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have experience with husbandry and technical support of rodent facilities, barrier management, Non-Human Primate care, hazard containment, technical proficiency and data management.
- Must have knowledge and understanding for industry specific workplace safety and accident prevention techniques.
Preferred:
A.A. in Veterinary Technology or B.S. in Biology, Animal Science, or related discipline and LATG level or equivalent training or experience and have 4 years' experience in a laboratory animal facility.
Benefits:
- 401k plan
- Dental and Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Time
