The individual will serve as an Animal Care and Operations Manager within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR) at the University of Pittsburgh. The individual will be responsible overseeing and managing daily operations and activities involved with the provision of animal husbandry and care at multiple DLAR facilities.

The position encompasses the following responsibilities.

Actively provides administrative and managerial support to senior DLAR leadership by developing and collaboratively establishing process improvement to meet the business needs of the organization and/or enhance the institutional animal care and use program.Oversees and directs facility supervisors and the daily operations and management of multiple DLAR facilities.Ensures fiscal responsibility in the daily operations of his/her assigned animal facilities and program area of oversight. Generates budgets relevant to his/her area of oversight.Manages the daily operations of a DLAR facility, including personnel and process management, during a supervisor absence or vacancy.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professional and positive verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and effective time and process management. The position requires successful enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by the current research activities and when applicable. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required. The successful candidate must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, maintain accurate and legible records and other forms of documentation, consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment, pass the mandatory criminal background check, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Supervises the animal research facility and assigns group and work objectives within and across site management structure and corresponding departments. Manages budgetary functions for assigned animal facilities, implements programs and procedures that enhance operations, and acts as primary point of contact for Animal Care & Operations. Schedules equipment preventative maintenance and assists with absences and specialized animal care duties for clinical trials.

Supervises the animal research facility and assigns group and work objectives within and across site management structure and corresponding departments. Manages budgetary functions for assigned animal facilities, implements programs and procedures that enhance operations, and acts as primary point of contact for Animal Care & Operations. Schedules equipment preventative maintenance and assists with absences and specialized animal care duties for clinical trials.

The employee must be able to:

• read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicable;

• follow written and verbal instructions;

• have sufficient visual acuity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns, safely handle and restrain the animal species involved with his/her duties, and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of animal husbandry and care and in the cash wash areas;

• wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EHS;

• work directly with live or dead animals and clean or soiled bedding and caging with reasonable accommodations if necessary;

• accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS);

• effective written and verbal communication in English, including the use of email;

• and receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas in accordance with DLAR and/or EHS policies and practices.