Husbandry Supervisor

Rutgers University•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Husbandry Supervisor for Rutgers Animal Care within the Office for Research. The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. As part of the Office for Research, shares responsibility for oversight of the day-to-day operation of a centralized animal care program. Rutgers Animal Care ( RUAC ) provides animal husbandry and veterinary services in support of faculty who use vertebrate animals for research and teaching. RUAC provides services in numerous vivaria with a staff of 40+ full-time laboratory animal care technicians (LACTs) and some part-time personnel. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supervises, plans, coordinates and performs the complex operations required in the care and use of laboratory animals housed in numerous animal facilities. Provides ‘on-the-floor’ supervision of all animal care activities to include feeding, watering, sanitation, and veterinary treatment if required by a veterinarian. Ensures the care and use of laboratory animals are be performed in accordance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the USDA Animal Welfare Act. Supervises and trains employees and assists in the hiring of employees. Plans vacation, holiday and weekend schedules and handles the preparation of hours worked for timesheet submission. Prepares requisitions and works with the AD in the plans for repair and upgrade of the laboratory animal facilities. Works with the AD as an independent ‘hands-on’ supervisor in performance of duties. Works with and alongside subordinate animal care staff and students, leading by example. Completes work independently, with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Orders supplies and interface with suppliers. Communicates changes within vivarium in a timely manner to leadership, staff and faculty. Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment is performed and repairs are scheduled when needed. Provides animal husbandry in absence of LACTs as needed. Ensures cleanliness of facilities, cages, equipment, and departmental vehicles. Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with a diverse group of people in an animal facility setting.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science.
Experience with developing Standard Operating Procedures and training staff.
Veterinary technician/technologist/assistant training, experience and/or certification.
CMAR and/or ILAM certification.

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, coordinates and performs the complex operations required in the care and use of laboratory animals housed in numerous animal facilities.
Provides ‘on-the-floor’ supervision of all animal care activities to include feeding, watering, sanitation, and veterinary treatment if required by a veterinarian.
Ensures the care and use of laboratory animals are be performed in accordance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the USDA Animal Welfare Act.
Supervises and trains employees and assists in the hiring of employees.
Plans vacation, holiday and weekend schedules and handles the preparation of hours worked for timesheet submission.
Prepares requisitions and works with the AD in the plans for repair and upgrade of the laboratory animal facilities.
Works with the AD as an independent ‘hands-on’ supervisor in performance of duties.
Works with and alongside subordinate animal care staff and students, leading by example.
Completes work independently, with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results.
Orders supplies and interface with suppliers.
Communicates changes within vivarium in a timely manner to leadership, staff and faculty.
Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment is performed and repairs are scheduled when needed.
Provides animal husbandry in absence of LACTs as needed.
Ensures cleanliness of facilities, cages, equipment, and departmental vehicles.