Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Crown Point, IN

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Summary

The Husbandry and Operations Manager leads the daily management of the animal care staff and oversight of a Comparative Medicine Core facility.

Location: Tampa, FL (Speros Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute)

Reports To: Associate Husbandry Operations Director

Elevate Your Career at the Forefront of Innovation

Are you a seasoned laboratory animal science professional ready to lead at a premier global cancer research destination? Join us at the Speros Moffitt Discovery and Innovation Institute, a cutting-edge hub advancing the future of cancer research. As the Husbandry Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our mission-driven team, where your leadership directly impacts the groundbreaking work that saves lives and supports patients and their families.

The Opportunity

The Husbandry Operations Manager leads the daily management of animal care staff and provides comprehensive oversight of a Comparative Medicine Core facility. You will be responsible for fostering a customer-centric environment, ensuring regulatory excellence, and managing a diverse team of supervisors and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Oversight: Manage daily operations, including per diem billing, SOP development, equipment/supply procurement, and coordination of space to meet the needs of research faculty.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Direct supervision of Husbandry and Cage Wash Supervisors; oversight of indirect reports ranging from Associate to Senior Research Technicians.
• Regulatory Excellence: Maintain facility compliance with USDA Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; lead bi-annual IACUC inspections.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee animal census, facility maintenance, and sanitation records while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Animal Science. (Master's in Laboratory Animal Science preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years direct research animal care experience, including three (3) years of direct supervisory experience. Alternative experience pathways (Associates or HS Diploma) are considered based on additional years of service.
• Certifications: LAT required. LATG certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire. Must enroll in the CMAR program within 18 months of start date.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of research animal husbandry, diets, rodent colony management, and breeding colony management.

Why Move to Tampa?

Experience the vibrant life of the Gulf Coast! Moving to Tampa means enjoying year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, a thriving arts scene, and no state income tax. To make your transition as smooth as possible, relocation assistance may be available for this leadership role.

Total Rewards & Benefits

Moffitt Cancer Center is committed to the well-being and professional growth of our team members.

• Financial Growth: Competitive market-based salary, eligibility for an annual Team Member Incentive, and annual Merit Increases.
• Educational Support: Tuition Assistance to help you reach your professional goals.
• Comprehensive Coverage: An inclusive benefits package covering Health, Financial, and Lifestyle needs.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a culture defined by Compassion, Drive, Excellence, Imagination, and Inclusion.

Take your leadership skills to the next level here at Moffitt, where your expertise in animal husbandry and research operations will directly shape the future of cancer healing. Apply today to champion the highest standards of animal welfare and drive innovation within our mission-driven Comparative Medicine Core.

Salary Range

$82,934.80 - $126,427.60

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

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