Description

UC Davis

Associate Director Colony Management

Salary or Pay Range: $157,700.00 - $338,900.00

The Associate Director (AD) Colony Management is accountable for the strategic direction and administrative management of the Primate Center Colony Management component, which includes Animal Care, Colony Management Services, Population and Behavioral Health Services, and Genetic Management Services. Duties include: 1) In collaboration with the Director and other Associate Directors, set the strategic direction for Colony Management, including Animal Care, Colony Management Services, Population and Behavioral Health Services, Genetic Management Services, and the National Institute on Aging Colony (co-led with the AD Primate Medicine); 2) Ensure high quality and appropriately managed daily care of colony and research animals; 3) Direct, coach, train, manage and supervise performance to oversee technical and professional staff and their direct reports; 4) In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, provide oversight, planning, and management for the nonhuman primate colonies and animal care programs; 5) In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, direct and manage animal program and regulatory compliance with campus, state, and federal regulatory agencies (e.g., AAALAC, USDA, FDA, CDC, NIH). In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, represent the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) during regulatory inspections and inquiries; 6) Communicate transparently with the AD Primate Medicine and other stakeholders regarding animal related processes, procedures, housing, enrichment, or related entities to ensure appropriate integration and veterinary oversight; 7) Manage operations, strategically optimize animal production to meet the needs of researchers, and develop long-term plans for colony production working collaboratively with Core Scientists; 8) Manage animal space (indoor and outdoor) to accommodate research needs including experimental nurseries, infectious housing, specialized housing needs, ABSL-3 housing, and breeding; 9) Respond to information requests for animal records through the Freedom of Information Act both state and federal); 10) Formulate and administer policies and programs for Colony Management functions including budget, recharge and recovery administration in collaboration with the AD Administration and Operations, personnel management, and while ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiencies of Colony Management performance with rigor and essential oversight and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

•  Doctoral Degree (PhD), DVM, or DVM/PHD or equivalent in a life science or biomedical research related discipline and that demonstrates knowledge and expertise of nonhuman primate physiology, reproduction, behavior, and as it relates to colony management.
• Demonstrated experience/expertise and knowledge of nonhuman primate colony management.
• Minimum of 9+ years of experience managing and directing all aspects of animal husbandry, production practices (breeding colony management) in animal care, and applied understanding of behavior management practices.
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience with progressive/outstanding leadership. Experience working with nonhuman primates as models of human disease to ensure conduct of research is maximized
• Experience in the field of animal care and scientific research support specific to nonhuman primates. Must have demonstrated hands-on expertise working with nonhuman primates.
• Knowledge of institutional, local, state, national and international rules and regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals (USDA Animal Welfare Act, ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Endangered Species Act, FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, and California Public Health Law); Knowledge of USDA regulations and AALAS practices and protocols pertaining to nonhuman primates. Knowledge of U.S. regulations governing animal research and compliance activities
• Managerial-level knowledge of humane care, use, and housing of nonhuman primates with understanding of standards and guidelines as established by AAALAC with an emphasis on preventative medicine programs required for laboratory housed nonhuman primates, including vaccination, parasitology, bacteriology, and virology-screening programs in a large and complex animal research facility focused on research facilitation while balancing regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience using strategic budget/accounting skills to produce a budget plan, rates, and forecast trends to conduct cost analyses of operations, and projected recharge and per diem costs. Applied experience of regulatory guidelines and practices to author regulatory documents of high quality, appropriate decision making regarding operational management practices in collaboration with clinical medicine, pathology, and clinical diagnostics. Demonstrated experience in research administration, and work requiring knowledge of regulatory compliance, personnel/payroll, accounting, animal management, and/or resource and staff planning; and demonstrated experience with daily oversight management responsibilities that include animal care/husbandry specific to nonhuman primates, quality assurance, safety and training, regulatory reporting/compliance, and financial management. Management experience to hire, train, develop, mentor, and effectively manage employees, including experience with performance management, and employee and labor relations in progressively more complex roles that include recruiting, supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, and supervision and accountability of employees. 
• Knowledge of infection control, biosafety practices, and bio-surveillance and training in biosafety levels 1-3. Familiarity with the different types of diagnostics available for infectious diseases. Knowledge of human and animal high containment biological facilities. Familiarity and previous use of analytic tools and exposure to new analytic methodologies used by professionals in the field of animal care management. Knowledge and understanding of organizational and interpersonal dynamics, with the skill to perceive conflict and develop strategies to avoid and/or address. Skills to influence and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of individuals (faculty, staff, students, and industry stakeholders) while providing programmatic and regulatory compliance. Proficiency with MS Office computer skills and other related software and organizational computer-based strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% - Leadership Management, Strategic Planning
• 20% - Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
• 35% - Colony & Facilities Management
• 15% - Management Operations (Colony Operations & Services Management)
• 10% - Personnel Management (Achieving Results)

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

To view full job description and submit an on-line application, visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

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Job ID#: 82476

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer