Vivarium Operations Supervisor

Under general direction of the Vivarium Operations Manager, the incumbent support the administration and operations of the Campus Vivaria, which includes a specific pathogen-free (SPF) rodent facility with strict biosecurity practices and standards. Currently there are several facilities supporting approximately 60 Principal Investigators (PIs) and housing ten animal species. The Vivarium Operations Supervisor will support the management of vivaria operations including directing environmental and routine care of all animals housed in the vivaria and ensuring and implementing changes in day-to-day operations as required to maintain continued compliance with the guidelines set forth by the various regulations (AWA, PHS Policies, Guide, etc.), and IACUC. The Supervisor will serve as a back-up for Lead Technicians across the campus vivaria and will ensure that entry level technicians are appropriately trained and assigned to cover daily operating functions in all campus vivaria while fostering a safe workplace.The full salary range for the Animal Care Supervisor 1 is $64,300 - $114,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $89,300 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.