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SoBran, Inc.

Animal Facility Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$25 - $33/hr

SoBran is looking for an Animal Facility Manager for our Norfolk, VA location. Job Responsibilities ... Responsible for assisting Project/Program Manager with operational management support. * Ensures ...

Clinglobal Group

Animal Facilities Support

Waverly, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Experience with lab animals or animal facility operations preferred but not required. Physical Requirements * Ability to maneuver 50 pounds regularly. * Ability to work the duration of an eight-hour ...

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Animal Facility Manager

Norfolk, VA • On-site

SoBran, Inc.
501 - 1,000 employees
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$25 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

SoBran is looking for an Animal Facility Manager for our Norfolk, VA location.
Job Responsibilities: (but not limited to)
  • Understands and follows all SOPs and Quality Assurance Standards. Aids in writing needed SOPs.
  • Responsible for assisting Project/Program Manager with operational management support.
  • Ensures that staff assigned to each position are trained and proficient with SOPs, policies and guidelines associated with their position.
  • Expectation of familiarity with day-to-day activities, personnel needs, and facility issues
  • Must have experience working with multiple animal species to include nonhuman primates.
  • Must possess strong verbal communication, teaching skills and be knowledgeable of veterinary medical terminology and animal facility operations.
  • Maintain an effective level of communication with the Project/Program Manager
  • Distributes reports as needed to SoBran staff, PI staff and institutional personnel.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining relationships with investigators, their staff, maintenance personnel and SoBran personnel to coordinate activities.
  • Assists in personnel matters in collaboration with supervisory staff to include, but not limited to annual reviews and disciplinary issues.
  • Assists as needed with interviewing and selection of SoBran personnel.
  • Responsible for ordering food and other supplies for the facility
  • Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Must have experience with husbandry and technical support of rodent facilities, barrier management, Non-Human Primate care, hazard containment, technical proficiency and data management.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding for industry specific workplace safety and accident prevention techniques.

Preferred:
A.A. in Veterinary Technology or B.S. in Biology, Animal Science, or related discipline and LATG level or equivalent training or experience and have 4 years' experience in a laboratory animal facility.
Benefits:
  • 401k plan
  • Dental and Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Time

Pay Range: $25 - $33 per hour

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