The University of Texas at San Antonio

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Resources Manager

Code: 4445

Salary Grade: 60

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department/Division: Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC)

Reports To: LARC Director/Assistant Director

Summary

· Function: To provide for the care of experimental animals with primary emphasis placed on minimizing experimental variables relating to animal health and sanitation.

· Scope: Responsible for employee supervision and high quality animal care.

Duties

· Typical:

1. Responsible for maintaining a sound animal colony management program.

2. Provide technical services and training to faculty, students, and staff.

3. Procure supplies and equipment.

4. Administrate environmental monitoring.

5. Responsible for facility equipment management and planning; and compiling animal use and Per Diem charges.

6. Trains Animal Resources Supervisor II and administers Junior and Senior Animal Technician certification of the AALAS to animal attendants, animal technicians, and Animal Resources Supervisor I.

7. Prepares monthly report of animal maintenance charges for investigators; conducts counseling and guidance sessions with subordinates; and preparation of quarterly personnel evaluations.

8. Recommends subordinates for merit increases and promotions.

9. Assists investigators and attending veterinarians in technical procedures related to clinical and/or surgical needs.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

· Periodic:

1. Conduct time and motion studies.

2. Provides supervisory coverage in other areas and establishes and maintains records systems.

Education

Required	Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.	N/A

Other Requirements

Required	Preferred
Valid Texas Driver’s License. And ability to receive approval rating from UTSA Police.	N/A
Laboratory Animal Technician certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences.
Criminal Background Check (CBC).

Experience

Required	Preferred
Three years of experience in an animal resources facility, including two years in a supervisory capacity.	N/A

Equipment

Required	Possible
Autoclaves (steam and ethylene oxide sterilization), germ-free isolators, power sprayers, foggers, animal transport vehicles, tunnel-type cage washers, cage and rack washers.	N/A

Working Conditions

Usual	Special
Air-conditioned facility. Indirect and direct contact with a variety of animals.	Hazards typical of animal testing and research facilities.

Supervision

Received	Given
General supervision from faculty members and/or appointed superior.	Direct supervision to assigned employees.

Accuracy

Extreme care in maintaining area records, particularly those that pertain to personnel and maintenance charges to investigators.

Internal Control

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are complied with.

Security Sensitive

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.