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Kelly Services Animal Care Supervisor in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Animal Care Supervisor - Minneapolis MN
Type: Direct Hire
Shift: M-F 8a-5p
Pay Rate: $28-$35/hr (flexible, DOE)
Responsible for the care of various laboratory animals following applicable safety, sanitation, and research requirements. It includes supervising personnel, facilities, and equipment necessary to carry out these work requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:
30% Employee Supervision
Supervise and direct the work of Laboratory Attendants (LA), Laboratory Animal Attendants (LAA), and Laboratory Animal Care Technicians (LACT)
Plan and implement training/cross-training of staff for standard, consistent operations across all RAR animal facilities
Ensure proper and consistent husbandry care for all species and areas within RAR
Create and maintain work schedules, including weekend/holiday coverage
Provide immediate and annual performance feedback
Mentor employees to further career goals and support continued educational and certification opportunities
Ensure direct reports have the necessary resources and support
Share weekend and on-call responsibilities as needed
30% Equipment and Facilities
Collaborate with RAR management on facility and equipment needs
Ensure staff are trained for proper maintenance and notify Facilities Maintenance as appropriate
Develop and maintain a system for monitoring facility utilization, including forecasts and investigator requests
Ensure timely and efficient census activities and cage card management
15% Animal Care
Ensure proper onboarding and training of new staff with the Training Coordinator
Assign tasks related to cleaning, disinfecting rooms and hallways, and husbandry, including feeding and watering animals
Report animal welfare concerns to the Area Veterinarian
10% Procedures and Protocols
Write, review, and edit standard operating procedures to remain current with AALAC standards
Monitor and maintain standards in the vivarium, addressing any noncompliance or deficiencies with RAR management
10% Provide Information
Collaborate with investigators by responding to written and verbal requests
Write, review, and update SOPs
Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to RAR staff
5% Teamwork
Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to staff
Support and back up other RAR area supervisors as needed, which may require driving to another area of the University
Work with laboratory animals, including cleaning, feeding, and monitoring
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related lab animal experience, or a combination of related education and work experience totaling at least 6 years
If assigned as a driver, a Department of Motor Vehicle record check is required
Preferred Qualifications:
ALAT or higher certification through AALAS
Supervisory experience in the lab animal industry
Hands-on experience with multiple lab animal species
Understanding of cage wash and vivarium sanitation operations
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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