Job Posting Title:
Animal Resources Supervisor, DPRI and HDB Facilities, 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:
Non-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.
Purpose
The Animal Resources Supervisor is responsible for overseeing animal care operations and managing vivarium facilities located in the Dell Pediatric Research Institute ( DPRI ) and Health Discovery Building (HDB) facilities. This role ensures all activities and operations are conducted in compliance with federal, state, local, and university regulations and standards. The Supervisor serves as a primary point of contact for vivarium users and staff, providing guidance, support, and oversight to maintain high standards of animal care and facility management.
Responsibilities
Coordinates all husbandry and logistical operations for assigned vivarium facilities. Ensures that all facilities and animal care standards align with departmental guidelines. Communicates with researchers to ensure that their scientific needs are supported.
Proactively identifies noncompliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and works with the ARC Husbandry Manager to formulate corrective action plans. Performs facility inspections and monitoring, and reports findings to the ARC Husbandry Manager. Communicates findings orally or in writing and follows directives for corrective action plans. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and university rules and regulations. Meets accreditation standards set by AAALAC and the UT IACUC.
Supervises animal husbandry staff working in DPRI and HDB facilities. Follows UT and OVPR best practices related to all aspects of employee supervision. Coordinates all training for staff with the ARC Trainer and the ARC Husbandry Manager to ensure staff are properly trained and able to perform assigned tasks.
Manages and executes all UTRMS (Animal Operations Software) processes for all assigned facilities.
Works with staff and the ARC Husbandry Manager to prioritize tasks and ensure that all staffing resources are being optimally utilized, focusing on compliance and efficiency. Collaborates closely with the ARC Husbandry Manager to ensure efficient workflow for the assigned Animal Care Facilities. Ensures completion of assigned tasks in all assigned facilities.
Manages staff recruitment, progressive disciplinary action, and other personnel management tasks with input from the ARC Husbandry Manager. Drafts and discusses annual performance evaluations with employees.
Works with the ARC management team to ensure sufficient staff coverage during holidays and weekend work for animal care. Provides on-call weekend coverage.
Responsible for all facility orders and supply procurement.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Current AALAS LAT certification or LAT Certification obtained within one year from start date.
At least 5 years of related laboratory animal experience
3 years working in a research or laboratory animal resources facility
Must complete a physical abilities Worksteps test.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
AALAS LATG certification
Previous supervisory experience
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
$65,000
Working Conditions
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Occasional weekend and holiday work
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.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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.
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