CMP Research Animal Supervisor - Large animal

About the role

The Comparative Medicine Program (CMP) enhances excellence in research and teaching at Texas A&M through high quality animal care. We provide a variety of services to researchers at the university through standard and specialized facilities. These services include the procurement of animals and animal husbandry supplies, provision of veterinary care, use of CMP surgical facilities, a polyclonal antibody production service, technical support services, and animal use training services. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/manage-research/cmp . What You Need to Know Salary : $25.00 - $27.50/hourly ( Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.) Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Other Requirements and Factors: Please note this is considered an essential role. Persons considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellation, etc. must report to work and remain on duty unless relieved by the direct supervisor. Must be able to work outside of normal business hours, such as Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday. Must work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operations - Maintains inventories and initiates orders for laboratory animals, feed, equipment, and supplies for facility operations. Transports animals, feed, and materials by operating a university owned motor vehicle. Assists with billing activities and cost accounting.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in laboratory animal care.
• Successful completion of a formal Laboratory Animal Science Course may substitute for three months of laboratory animal care experience.
• Required Licenses and Ce

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title CMP Research Animal Supervisor - Large animal Agency Texas A&M University Department Comparative Medicine Program Proposed Minimum Salary $25.00 hourly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. What We Want We are seeking an experienced, detail‑oriented laboratory animal care professional who thrives in a hands‑on supervisory role and is committed to excellence in animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. The ideal candidate brings several years of large laboratory animal care experience (including dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, goats and other ruminants) , demonstrates strong supervisory, organizational, and communication skills, and is comfortable balancing staff oversight with daily animal husbandry and facility operations. The ideal candidate will also possess the a bility to work indoors with large animals in confined spaces. This individual works independently, collaborates effectively with researchers of various backgrounds and regulatory bodies, and maintains high standards across conventional, SPF, biohazard, and barrier facilities while ensuring compliance with AAALAC standards, institutional policies, and all applicable regulations.

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