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ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR ANIMAL LAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Supervisor in the Animal Lab, which is an entry-level management position under the supervision and guidance of supervisor(s) and Animal Resources Program (ARP) management.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

• To have knowledge, experience, and competence in carrying out all duties essential to the proper care of laboratory animals, including small animals (rodents and lagomorphs), large animals (carnivores, nonhuman primates, farm animal species, etc.), specialized colonies (pathogen-free, germ-free, biohazard, fish, etc.) and facility operations (mechanical cage processing, equipment upkeep, facility renovation, transport of equipment and animals, maintenance requests and tracking, special projects of ARP management, etc.)
• To practice caring for animals and/or equipment/facilities within ARP and acquire the skills and experience necessary to supervise ARP personnel
• To prepare and submit all necessary documentation to verify completion and quality of the tasks outlined on them: training, mentoring, assigning work schedules, disciplinary action, conducting performance appraisals of ARP personnel, and ensuring personnel compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
• To strive to always adhere to ARP values, Communication, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, and Trust
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hourly Wage Range: $17.10 - $27.80

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High School diploma or GED required AND 4 years of animal husbandry-related experience required. Work experience MAY NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified at any level by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.