Full-Time
Vivarium Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Research and development in aging biology
Compensation Overview
$165,000 - $170,000Annually
Senior, Expert
San Bruno, CA, USA
- B.S. in a life science or equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience
- Five plus years managing a vivarium or animal facility, including managing/developing and mentoring animal technicians
- Experience with vivarium management software for colony/census management
- Hands-on experience in handling, dosing, blood sampling, and tissue harvest in rodents
- Experience in evaluating programs to comply with federal regulations, guidelines, and AAALAC accreditation standards
- Ability to work on-site for at least four days per week
- Coordinate and manage vivarium operations including animal husbandry, facility and equipment management, people management, technical support for research activities
- Manage program that ensures animal health and well-being, including coordination of supportive care at the direction of the attending veterinarian and environmental enrichment
- Operate vivarium in accordance with The Guide, including efficient operation and sanitation of vivarium spaces and equipment, and maintaining stable environmental conditions
- Review and analyze operational needs and make recommendations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of animal care and study support
- Write, review and implement SOPs
- Participate in colony health surveillance programs including routine surveillance and quarantine
- Oversee procurement processes for animals, supplies and equipment
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance records and facilitate preventative maintenance program
- Utilize vivarium management software to maintain colony databases and other electronic data management systems; analyze data to drive efficient colony management and project resourcing
- Ensure staff members are fully trained and competent in their ability to perform animal husbandry and in vivo technical procedures, including monitoring performance, hands-on training, and proficiency evaluations
- Act as a liaison to researchers to ensure adequate staff and space resources are available to conduct animal studies; align staffing resources and service offerings with company goals and research needs
- Act as a liaison with facilities, laboratory operations, EH&S, and external vendors
- Participate as a member of the IACUC and facilitate communication between the IACUC and users of the vivarium communication to ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
- Ensure site preparedness for IACUC & AAALAC inspections
Calico Life Sciences is dedicated to the cutting-edge field of aging biology and related therapies. A focal point for those keen on contributing to meaningful breakthroughs in medicine, it fosters an inspiring environment with its strong emphasis on curiosity-driven discovery and a robust drug-development pipeline. This focus not only positions the company at the forefront of addressing age-related diseases but also makes it an attractive workplace for experts who are passionate about advancing healthcare through scientific research.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2013