Research Husbandry Operations Manager

*****Must have Research Experience******

Summary

Are you interested in being a part of the Comparative Medicine Core Leadership Team at Moffitt Cancer Center? This is a fantastic opportunity to help build a new team for the existing facility and the new state-of-the-art facility from the ground up. The new Speros campus will have a 30,000 sqft Comparative Medicine state-of-the-art Facility, which will complement MCC’s existing, fully accredited 28,000 sqft facility.

Position Highlights:

Moffitt is building a new Comparative Medicine Core (CMC) and is seeking a Husbandry Operations Manager. As a key member of the CMC team, the Husbandry and Operations Manager leads the daily management of the animal care staff and oversight of a Comparative Medicine Core facility. Supports the highest standard of animal welfare.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must be familiar with research protocols.
• Must know about research animal husbandry and diets.
• Must be able to work with animals exposed to various hazards: chemical, biological, radiation.
• Must understand rodent colony and breeding colony management.
• Will be professional in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Oversight
• Develop and monitor Standard Operating Procedures for animals housed on campus.
• Ensure animal care supervisors have the appropriate knowledge and training to ensure proper maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and in their facility, as well as alerting the Facilities Maintenance team as appropriate.
• Customer-centric environment throughout the facility. Address and resolve problems or questions from investigative staff concerning the facility or animal care in general.
• Staff Oversight
• Manages of animal care employees in the assigned facilities employee(s).
• Completes yearly performance evaluations for staff, reviews and approves direct evaluation.
• Manages onboarding including orientation and training of animal care staff covering in the assigned facilities as well as investigators and research support staff. Provides training and mentorship at room level. Provides direction and coaches to improve team member and department.
• Regulatory Oversight/Recordkeeping
• Responsible for participating in bi-annual inspections with the IACUC and attending the USDA walk thru and participates in generating responses.
• Maintain the facilities following rules and regulations outlined by the Animal Welfare Act (USDA) and the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or animal science or related field is required with five (5) years direct research animal care experience, inclusive of three (3) years direct supervisory experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree:
• An associate degree in a field of study and seven (7) years of direct research animal care experience inclusive of five (5) years of direct supervisor experience OR
• A High School diploma and nine (9) years of direct research animal care experience inclusive of seven (7) years of direct supervisor experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree in laboratory animal science is preferred with one (1) year direct research animal care experience and one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LATG) certification
• Candidate must obtain the Laboratory Animal Technician (LATG) certification within two (2) years of assuming the position.
• Must enroll in Certified Manager Animal Resources (CMAR) certification within 18 months of starting position.

Salary and Benefits Offered to Moffitt Management Team:

• Market competitive salary
• Team Member Incentive
• Relocation assistance
• Inclusive Benefits package - Health, Financial, & Lifestyle coverage

Tampa is an ideal choice for those seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan city. With its vibrant economy and diverse culture, Tampa Bay offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Join the many who have already discovered what makes Tampa one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the US.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please be sure to attach your CV and cover letter.