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Director Rutgers Animal Care

Rutgers University • Full-time • Piscataway, New Jersey, United States • USD $190.06k / year • 4d ago

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Staff & Executive

Department

Core Services - Animal Care

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director Rutgers Animal Care for the Animal Care division of the Office for Research.

The Office for Research’s core mission is to advance Rutgers’s preeminence in research. The Office for Research (OFR or Research) provides essential services university-wide that support faculty research and scholarship. The OFR teams support identifying sponsored award funding opportunities, submission of grant proposals, post-award financial management, negotiation of contracts, research regulatory affairs, intellectual property and commercialization activities, core services, and animal care provided by the Rutgers University Animal Care (RUAC) organization, which manages the care of a wide variety of vertebrate species used in biomedical and agricultural research and instruction on all campuses.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Oversees and administers the laboratory animal care and use program in accordance with established institutional policies, animal welfare laws, granting agency requirements and standards for accreditation by AAALAC International.
Handles the veterinary care and husbandry activities at multiple sites across Newark, New Brunswick, Piscataway, and Camden campuses.
Oversees scientific animal endeavors and veterinary care of research animals.
Serves on the Rutgers Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) on each campus.
Provides oversight of the University’s Veterinary Residency Program.
Partners with key stakeholders across the organization to align strategies and drive business outcomes.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

190059.000

Mid Range Salary

240564.000

Maximum Salary

291068.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and a license to practice in at least one state.
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in laboratory animal medicine which includes institutional veterinary research (academic, industrial or government), including a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Ability to acquire a Controlled Substances Registration (CDS) license.
A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Progressively advanced experience in a diverse AAALACi accredited laboratory animal research program, including biomedical and agricultural research.
Demonstrated ability to manage people and act as a mentor to junior staff.
Demonstrated success working with and providing leadership for a diverse and geographically dispersed team.
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to effectively interact with constituents and build trusted relationships.
Proven ability to effectively organize and prioritize conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and be a change agent to adopt new practices and procedures.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with discretion.
Results driven, accepts and acts on all forms of feedback to effect change.
Demonstrates patience, reliability, composure, and stability under pressure.
Ability to participate in the occupational health program for animal workers.

Preferred Qualifications

USDA accreditation.
PhD or Masters in the field of biomedical research.

Equipment Utilized

Surgical equipment such as anesthetic machines and physiological monitors.
Diagnostic equipment such as microscopes and centrifuges.
Cage wash equipment and individually ventilated cages for housing rodents.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and custom animal care and use management software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to walk and stand for several hours when conducting inspections of animal facilities and laboratories.
Ability to travel to various facilities on multiple campuses.

Special Conditions

Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST1895

Posting Open Date

09/04/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.