Director Danforth Animal Facilities - Arts and Sciences, Biology

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary
Responsible for directing, coordinating, and guiding all activities that support the animal facilities on the Danforth Campus and its employees. Ensures that all animals maintained in animal facilities are kept in a safe environment that meets standards as set forth by the university and regulatory agencies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages staff to ensure that animal facilities are maintained to meet the compliance requirements of all regulatory and accrediting agencies, including USDA, OLAW/NIH, NIH and AAALAC.
• Provides leadership and planning for replacement of equipment, repairs animal housing facility infrastructure, and maintenance programs to keep the facilities in “AAALAC site visit-ready” condition at all times.
• Performs billing operations; oversees inventory management and logistics.
• Oversees facility and security access, ensures all required screening/training and security are administered and completed for faculty, staff and/or students.
• May teach laboratory class as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Requires extensive safety training
• On-Call (Beeper)
• Requires protective devices
• Exposure to animals

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Animal Husbandry/Facilities Management In A Large, Complex Research Environment (7 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of ILAM training.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

Certified Manager of Animal Resource (CMAR) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Animal Handling, Animal Management, Compliance Requirements, Laboratory Animal Sciences, Laboratory Training, Leadership, Logistics Management

Grade
G17

Salary Range
$110,300.00 - $194,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.