THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Animal Care Facility Manager
CODE: 0858
FUNCTION: To provide responsible management of the Animal Care Facility and to achieve
and maintain optimum levels of animal care and husbandry through the efficient assignment and
utilization of animal care and husbandry personnel, facilities, and equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Research -- Assist researchers/faculty with ongoing
projects and recommend modifications to protocols, procedures, or techniques when appropriate.
Monitor ongoing activities to ensure adherence to animal care research guidelines and protocols.
Regulatory -- Monitor and respond to periodic changes in federal regulations, guidelines, safety
standards, novel techniques, and environmental concerns. Develop and maintain standard
operating procedures for the husbandry and care of animals. Facilities -- Regularly
assess/coordiante/recommend facility improvements, renovations, operating precedures, and
utilization and assignment of facility space. Develop and maintain SOPs for maintenance and
operation of the facility and related equipment. Budget -- Manage and process purchases/billing
for animals, animal care per diem, supplies, and equipment. Forecast and assess budget balances
and upcoming budgetary needs; participate in cost analysis programs. Track expenditures by
categories. Training -- Provide training for staff, investigators, students, or other personnel on the
topics of animal care protocols, SOPs, techniques, safety , equipment operation, or other itmes
associated with research, teaching or University policy. Internal Controls -- Responsible for
ensuring that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data
is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are adhered to.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director
SUPERVISES:
Hire
Evaluate
Discipline
Discharge
Number of employees supervised (non-students): 0
Number of students supervised: 2
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system
of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective
and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and
the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Demands:
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Physical Tasks:
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducte; Direct and indirect contact with a
variety of animal species.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, animal husbandry,
or other related field. Three (3) years of experience in biomedical research or animal husbandry,
including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Certification at the Laboratory Animal
Technician (LAT) level from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences
(AALAS). Possess considerable knowledge of animal husbandry, veterinary care, and animal
management techniques and procedures. Experience with interpretation of federal and state
regulations and implementation of programs/monitoring to meet regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of business practices and procedures. Ability to train and supervise personnel in
animal care and treatment techniques. Extremely effective time management skills. High ethical
standards and values. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
researchers, administrators, and others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly motivated with strong initiative to improve, update, and develop programs to meet user
expectations and changing practices/regulations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Date: 4/2009