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Rutgers The State University Associate Director of Veterinary Services in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Director of Veterinary Services
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department Core Services - Animal Care
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director of Veterinary Services for the Core Services - Animal Care department. As part of the Office for Research, and reporting to the Director of Veterinary Services, develops, implements and maintains animal care standards and policies to maximize University research and teaching programs across a wide range of disciplines.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Maintains animal care facilities and programs in accordance with public policy and accreditation standards.
  • Provides advice and counsel to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
  • Oversees clinical care and preventive health management of research and teaching animals and Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) Residency Program and the RU CMR global training program across campuses.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 120741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 152826.00
Annual Maximum Salary 184911.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (or VMD) from an accredited veterinary school or equivalent certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates.
  • Minimum of five years of laboratory animal research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Veterinary license in at least one state within the USA.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal medicine (ACLAM) or European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM).
  • Ability to obtain Federal DEA and New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance licenses within six months of hire.
  • Must communicate well in English and have excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
  • Must have broad knowledge of all aspects of laboratory animal medicine within a university or industrial setting.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work tactfully with a wide range of people.
  • Must have full range of body movement.
  • Must have correctable vision so as to observe animals for signs of illness and evaluate animal rooms and equipment for compliance with applicable standards.
  • Must pass a post-offer, pre-placement medical evaluation, including a medical history review and physical examination.
  • Must participate in the occupational health program for animal workers.
  • In compliance with federal regulations, must undergo a criminal background check to work with controlled substances.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Research credentials either MS or PhD.
  • USDA Accredited Veterinarian.
Equipment Utilized
  • Needs to have familiarity with all equipment used in animal housing, animal maintenance (feeding, watering, and breeding), sanitation of caging and rooms, and environmental monitoring, to develop Standard Operating Procedures, and be able to train staff in their correct use and maintenance. Equipment includes cage washers, bottlewashers, autoclaves, large dry heat sterilizers, laminar flow cage change stations, Microisolator and standard caging, ventilated housing racks.
  • Surgical equipment - anesthesia machines, physiological monitors
  • Diagnostic equipment - microscopes, centrifuges
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and custom animal care and use management software and other critical software programs such as electronic IACUC systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when handling or assisting with the veterinary care of animals.
  • The position requires the employee to walk and stand for extended periods while conducting inspections of animal facilities and laboratories.
  • Must have a full range of body movement.
  • Must have vision correctable to a level that allows the observation of animals for signs of illness and the assessment of animal rooms and equipment for compliance with applicable standards.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2785
Posting Open Date 12/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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