Animal Facilities Supervisor
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
720 Rutland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21205
Directs the daily operation of animal care areas according to standard operating procedures to ensure a quality animal care program to support research and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. Directs the activities of two or more full-time staff with authority to evaluate performance, discipline and recommend termination.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintains the animal facility to meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations.
- Develops and implements schedules for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing equipment, rooms and corridors.
- Orders feed, bedding and supplies and maintains sufficient inventories to meet the needs of the animal care area.
- Interprets and communicates standard operating procedures to the staff and holds staff accountable for following standard operating procedures.
- Suggests changes to improve the efficiency and quality of animal care. Identifies problems and develops and implements solutions.
- Collects and maintains weekly and monthly animal census records.
- Plans and coordinates the activities of the animal care staff. Schedules the unit's work after consulting with the Animal Services manager and takes responsibility for its completion.
- Conducts on-the-job training and orientation for new animal care staff. Participates in training sessions both as a student and teacher.
- Evaluates the performance of the animal care staff. Takes corrective action if standard policies are not being followed.
- Has knowledge of animal husbandry and the ability to perform the duties of all staff working under his/her supervision Monitors the health status of research animals and arranges for veterinary care if needed.
- Performs routine procedures including bleeding, anesthesia, restraint, euthanasia, vaccination, etc.
Qualifications and Training
- High school diploma or GED required. A.A. degree or college credits in animal science preferred, but experience may substitute for a degree.
- Three to five years experience in an animal research facility preferred Supervisory skills, leadership ability, knowledge of personnel management and animal facility operation.
- Good communication and problem solving skills.
Certification
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level must be obtained within 15 months of employment. Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level is preferred.
Additional Information: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays.
For additional information contact:
Lindsay Barnes
Director of Laboratory Animal Management
Johns Hopkins University
lbarne15@jhmi.edu
410-955-3273
Or
William T. Gietz
Animal Resources Operations Manager
Johns Hopkins University
tgietz@jhmi.edu
410-614-0246
Tom Gietz, LATG
Operations Manager
Research Animal Resources
Johns Hopkins University
720 Rutland Ave.
Ross G007
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410)614-0246
(410)955-0891
tgietz@jhmi.edu