Large Animal Research Unit Manager

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The University of Georgia ( UGA) Animal and Dairy Science ( ADS) Department Large Animal Research Unit ( LARU) Facilities Manager position is a dynamic, fast-paced opportunity that oversees a state-of-the-art facility, staff and student workers, works with faculty and students to fulfill the department's research, teaching, and extension mission. This person coordinates the facility's operations including space allocation, day to day activities including training staff and students, arranging and assigning staff job duties and activities, ensuring compliance with IACUC, PHS, and AAALAC guidelines, and overseeing maintenance and cleaning of the facility. The manager will also be responsible for communicate effectively and work well with faculty, staff, and graduate students to ensure appropriate animal health including daily observation, feeding and weighing, assuring proper animal health through vaccinations, assigning daily pen cleaning, and ensuring biosecurity protocols are followed.

The individual will be responsible for the supervision of full-time and part-time staff, graduate students, and undergraduate student workers, including training, evaluation, and scheduling of work. They will also be responsible for implementing and supervising biosecurity and research protocols to ensure proper animal care and health, maintaining inventory and financial records including billing for per-diems, and assisting with procurement of feed ingredients, supplies, and equipment. The Facilities Manager will work with the senior farm manager, swine farm manager, faculty, and veterinarians to develop and implement standard operating procedures for all aspects of the operation. The manager will be expected to actively contribute to the department's research program including collecting biological samples and biometric data. Additional responsibilities include supporting teaching and outreach including assisting with teaching labs and tours.

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o Schedules, approval of leave time, schedule holiday time off
o Performance of annual evaluations
o Work with employees to make sure they complete all mandatory training (ethic, right- to-know, etc.).