Job Posting Title:
Animal Husbandry Manager, Animal Resources Center
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Hiring Department:
Animal Resources Center
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
The Animal Resources Center (ARC) Husbandry Manager will report to the ARC director and be charged with maintaining a sound animal husbandry program in compliance with all federal, state, local, USDA, and NIH requirements. This position will oversee the daily care and husbandry of animals across all ARC-managed animal facilities and play a vital role in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of husbandry processes to ensure the health, well-being, and scientific integrity of our animals is upheld through maintenance of consistent and quality animal care standards across the department. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in animal husbandry, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of Animal Resource Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors, and Animal Attendants.
Responsibilities
Animal Husbandry:
Oversees the daily care and welfare of research animals in centrally managed animal facilities, including feeding, cleaning, and enrichment activities.
Develops and maintains current departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on facility operations, safety, and ARC policy. Ensures that animal care staff training aligns with SOPs and that SOP revisions are communicated in a timely manner to all ARC animal care staff.
Ensures that all animals receive the appropriate nutrition, animal health observations, and environmental conditions in accordance with the SOPs.
Works closely with the ARC Trainer to develop and maintain a didactic and in-person training rubric for husbandry staff.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Establishes and maintains a quality assurance and quality control program to assess the quality and consistency of husbandry practices to ensure staff are aligning with SOPs and industry standards.
Conducts regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. Responsible for facility maintenance in accordance with the IACUC, AALAC, and ARC guidelines to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Reviews daily room logs and other documentation while conducting in-person site checks. Identifies additional training needs and works closely with the ARC Trainer to assist staff with additional training, when needed.
Works with the husbandry supervisors to provide guidance on personnel matters as they arise to consistently maintain the highest husbandry standards.
Assists in the execution of equipment sanitation monitoring in centralized and satellite animal housing facilities.
Team Leadership:
Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, and mentoring of animal attendants and husbandry supervisory personnel for the Animal Resources Center.
Supervises and leads a team of animal resource supervisors, assistant supervisors, and animal caregivers by providing guidance, support, training, and feedback. Assists the supervisors in the management of work schedules and dissemination of responsibilities for husbandry teams at all ARC facilities.
Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting a culture of care and empathy for the animals.
Provides clear, effective verbal and written communication while exhibiting good listing skills.
Encourages continual programmatic advancement in practices as well as professional development for staff.
Record Keeping:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Animal Science, Biology).
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in animal husbandry and care, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
AALAS certification at LATg level.
Demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills.
Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
Must have a solid understanding of relevant lab animal regulations and standards.
Must possess proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to maintain constant and reliable communication with staff, researchers, and leadership.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability and willingness to collaborate with veterinarians, other department teams, researchers, and other relevant departments to ensure the welfare of animals.
Must possess a commitment to animal welfare and ethics.
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$89,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
Required Materials
Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
