Zebrafish Facility Manager - University of Utah

https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/zebrafish-facility-manager/743ED59BCCFB452B816A4439DDE3D2CE/job/

Open Date 05/07/2021

Requisition Number PRN26068B

Job Title Associate Director, Research & Science

Working Title Zebrafish Facility Manager

Job Grade H

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 75900 to 148100

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, manages zebrafish facility husbandry, personnel, equipment, and research support activities. Provides subject matter expertise in zebrafish husbandry, reproduction, and facility management.

Assists departmental leadership in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals related to zebrafish. Ensures continuity and quality customer service.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Manages a multi-user zebrafish facility including husbandry, personnel, equipment, and research support activities. Provides subject matter expertise for the university in matters related to zebrafish biology and husbandry.

1. Works collaboratively with zebrafish faculty advisory committee, veterinarians, and IACUC personnel to ensure fish health and welfare.

1. Manages departments’ budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory.

1. Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness. May carry out and implement logistic plans and procedures to ensure that needs are met.

1. Participates in the development and interpretation of department polices to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations.

1. Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. In consultation with zebrafish faculty advisory committee, assists in setting department short and long-term goals.

1. Oversees facility personnel including recruitment, performance evaluation, and retention of staff.

1. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service.

1. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the research community.

10. Authorizes the purchase and implementation of new technology, resources and equipment.

11. Serves as part of the department management team.

Problem Solving

This position frequently addresses problematic situations and often acts a mediator or a negotiator. A major task for this position is to understand the needs of the customers and determine what products and services should be provided to meet those needs.

Comments

The incumbent must be proficient in making daily operational decisions in assigned area to ensure compliance of current regulations and guidelines.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency required; plus 6-8 years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in a related area preferred.

The position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• MS or PhD degree in a related area preferred.

• Experience with experimental biology using zebrafish as a model system preferred.

• Must have strong knowledge of zebrafish husbandry and facility management.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, University of Utah policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation or for further information about University AA/EO policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/ TDD ), email: oeo@umail.utah.edu .

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen