Animal Resources Supervisor

The University of Southern California, Department of Animal Resources, is seeking a responsible, self-motivated, organized, and knowledgeable individual for a position of Animal Resources Supervisor. The Department of Animal Resources takes pride in providing optimal animal care for all animals housed at the university for the purposes of biomedical research and teaching. This position coordinates housing and care for a variety of animal species. The supervisor directly oversees a team of Animal Laboratory Technicians to provide the utmost care for our animals.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC's diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study, and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit www.usc.edu

Job Accountabilities

* Coordinates facilities, equipment, animal care personnel and activities within one or more animal resource facilities in an assigned area. Ensures appropriate housing assignments for animals of different species. Plans and schedules daily animal care activities.

* Supervises daily operations to ensure animals are provided care in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and guidelines, including accreditation guidelines. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures.

* Resolves quality control issues with facilities. Coordinates maintenance activities. Supervises a group of animal care personnel as assigned. Assists in recruitment, screening, hiring, orientation and training of unit staff. Ensures consistency of employee performance. Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback. Counsels and disciplines employees as required in consultation with the manager.

* Schedules, assigns and prioritizes workloads. Sets appropriate deadlines.

* Monitors employee performance on a daily basis. Ensures timely completion of unit's work. Completes and submits time sheets and other documentation relating to employees.

* Monitors recordkeeping within facilities to ensure appropriate documentation as required by departmental and regulatory guidelines. Assists in developing standard operating procedures.

* Assists in the inventory of caging, equipment and consumable items such as animal feed and bedding supplies. Distributes equipment and supplies to facilities and informs the manager when supplies need to be replenished.

* Assists principal investigators and laboratory staff with procedures and equipment as necessary.

* Ensures that appropriate billing information is received by the Business Office.

* Ordering and coordinating animal purchase requests for all the researchers at USC ensuring timely delivery.

The Qualifications

* Minimum Education: High school of equivalent. Specialized technical training.

* Minimum Experience: 3 years

* Minimum Field of Expertise: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification. Experience in veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory.

* Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree

* Preferred Field of Expertise: Degree in biological science

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment toUSC's Unifying Values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $74,328.71-$76,000.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

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Required Education:
- High school or equivalent
- Specialized/technical training
Required Experience:
- 3 years
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory.
Required Certifications:
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification.