Job Details

Director - Laboratory Animal Resources Center

Position Number: 6154826
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Director - Laboratory Animal Resources Center

Job ID: 13385
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About the Department

The Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC) is committed to providing UTEP faculty, staff and students with veterinary and personnel training and expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine. LARC exists to promote humane animal care and use in support of UTEP's research goals through compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) and our own IACUC and departmental policies. The LARC advises and educates researchers on animal experimentation issues and provides guidance and review in the protocol writing process, while promoting contemporary best practices for the responsible use of animals. Our goal is provision of quality animal care which is key to obtaining consistent and reliable data.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Research & Innovation - Laboratory Animal Resources Center

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $115,000-125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Summary: Responsible for providing leadership for the Laboratory Animal Resource Center staff, Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, and Research Compliance staff, under the leadership of the Associate Vice President, Research Compliance, Regulatory Assurances, and Integrity. The Director manages the activities of 20+ staff to ensure the health and well-being of animals used in research at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and directs the Research Compliance program of the university.

Essential Functions

Direct, guide, and oversee the activities of the University's research regulatory committees (IRB, IBC, IACUC, IRE) and the Post-Approval Verification and Education (PAVE) program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of department its staff in meeting objectives and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Coordinates with the Associate Vice President, Research Compliance, Regulatory Assurance and Integrity to develop, modify, and implement Institutional policies and procedures along with strategic plans and objectives that have University-wide impact over Research Compliance.

Oversee electronic-based system for regulatory committees and laboratory animal ordering/census.

Manage the operations and administration of Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) laboratories, including ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Oversee day-to-day management of the LARC, including ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding animal husbandry and veterinary care and assisting with budget oversight and management.

Assist in the review and analysis of operational needs and make recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of animal care services within LARC.

Interface with faculty and research program managers to promote best practices.

Supervise the IACUC, IRB, PAVE, IBC/IRE Administrators, and BSL-3 Manager, as well as the LARC staff.

Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Responsible for decisions on hiring, promotions, salary changes, training, and performance evaluations of subordinate staff

Assists in development of management reports related to the department.

Participate in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and conventions.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Comply with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

and

Experience: Five years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced level of understanding of operational requirements related to the management of an IRB, IACUC, and IBC in a university setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with persons at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree preferred

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13385&PostingSeq=1