Animal Care Supervisor

Research Animal Resources is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to direct the daily operation of the animal facilities and associated support areas according to standard operating procedures and guidelines. Reporting directly to the Animal Care Manager, the position promotes animal welfare and ensures a quality animal care service that supports research and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. The position directs the activities of a unit, typically assigned by building and animal species, and consisting of two or more full-time animal care staff. The position has the authority and is expected to be involved in recruitment, performance evaluation, and corrective action, including discipline and termination recommendations in consultation with leadership and HR.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the animal facility, cage wash area, and loading dock to meet the standards of the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations.
• Hires, evaluates performance, and takes corrective action for HR-related issues of animal care staff
• Conducts on-the-job training and orientation for new animal care staff in concert with training and compliance staff. Participates in training sessions both as a student and teacher.
• Ensures proper and adequate husbandry care of animals by animal care staff including environmental conditions
• Plans and coordinates the activities of the animal care staff. Schedules the unit's work after consulting with the Animal Care Manager and takes responsibility for its completion.
• Develops and implements schedules for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing equipment, rooms, and corridors.
• Orders feed, bedding and supplies, and maintains sufficient inventory
• Helps oversee facility maintenance, renovations, and planning
• Prepares the unit for USDA, IACUC inspections, and AAALAC site visits
• Supports the development and creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other related documents with direction from the Animal Care Manager, Director of Laboratory Animal Management, and veterinarians.
• Implements SOPs and other guidelines by communicating to and training animal care staff. Takes corrective action for non-compliance.
• Assists with the animal census records by scanning animal cage cards on a monthly basis.
• Trains team leads and assist when needed.
• Monitors the health status of research animals and arranges for veterinary care, if needed.
• Corresponds with JHU investigators, research staff, and facilities.
• Schedules weekly staff meetings and attends departmental meetings
• Suggests changes to improve the efficiency and quality of animal care, cage wash and the loading dock. Identifies problems and develops and implements solutions.
• Assists in the assignment of animal housing and procedure rooms based on researcher's needs
• Completes all required JHU training(s)
• Has knowledge of animal cage wash, animal husbandry, and the loading dock and the ability to perform the duties of all staff working under their supervision
• Keeps updated on changes in operations and regulatory landscape
• Able to foster relationships between various stakeholders in the animal care and use program
• Must be able to work during emergencies, unexpected incidents, and disasters.

Minimum Qualifications

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Animal Care Supervisor

Role / Level / Range : ACRO40 / E / 03 / CE

Starting Salary Range : $41,080 - $73,528 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday-Friday, some weekends and holiday

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : School of Medicine Campus

Department name : Research Animal Resources

Personnel area : University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.