Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. We are looking for a Manager Vivarium Solutions. This position requires the candidate to be highly motivated and work independently in a fast-paced work environment, comfortable interacting daily with external and internal customers, and adjusting to his/her evolving responsibilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but the company reserves the right to weigh different skill sets as appropriate.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage (and hire) Animal care technicians.
Oversee day-to-day execution of job duties at all assigned vivaria.
Plan for staff scheduling and routine husbandry coverage for overtime, weekend, and holidays.
Oversee the ordering and inventory management of facility materials (caging, bedding, food, janitorial supplies at respective vivaria).
Train technicians on Innovive SOPs and ensure animal technicians follow procedures.
Maintain daily census for all assigned vivaria.
Review and maintain facility records (per diem forms, cage cards, PCR/Environmental testing records, facility walk-through record, inspection records, etc.).
Collaborate with client's Safety Officers and IACUC Chair to implement the safety and IACUC policies in vivaria.
Notify clients of any animal welfare concerns.
Maintain equipment maintenance logs and oversee contractors providing equipment maintenance.
As a direct manager, perform coaching and counseling to trouble-shoot personnel issues, and perform yearly performance reviews.
Keep management abreast of vivarium operations and client feedback.
Required Qualifications:
Must have a fundamental understanding of animal welfare and the importance of ethical use of animals in research.
Familiar with rodent research animal species (mice, rats) handling and their appropriate use.
Expert understanding of animal research facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to apply fundamental principles of sanitation and disinfection.
Familiarity with Innovive rack and caging systems.
Flexible to adjust work schedules to accommodate varying workloads, including weekends, holiday, and evenings to accommodate business needs.
Strong writing skills and ability to keep well-documented, accurate work records.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to work in a high-paced, quality and customer service environment.
Able to perform assigned tasks independently.
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask.
Excellent work ethic and must be a team player.
Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in basic mathematical computation.
Demonstrate proficiency in business software, email, etc.
Understand basic animal techniques, including handling, dosing, blood/tissue collections, etc.
BS or BA degree is preferred but substantial experience may be substituted. AALAS certification is a plus.
2 years managing or leading in vivo vivarium staff; significant animal care exposure.
Compensation: salary commensurate with experience and highly competitive within industry.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary
Benefits Offered: We offer excellent benefit packages and employee programs including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with Company match, EAP, employee discounts, and a casual work environment with excellent career development opportunities.
About Innovive
At Innovive, we understand that our success and continued growth wouldn't be possible without a dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and talented team. If you relish the challenge, thrive on finding solutions, and like being a part of a fast-growing company that helps make other people's lives better, we would love to hear from you!