THE POSITION

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about animal care and dedicated to supporting groundbreaking scientific research? Join our team as the Vivarium Lab Animal Manager, where you will be responsible for the direct oversight and supervision of our animal facilities and animal care staff. This role is essential in providing the critical support researchers need for their in-vivo research, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing our processes. Working closely with LAR Senior Management, you will strategically plan for Animal Care staffing needs to boost productivity and achieve project goals for LAR and Research Biology researchers.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough understanding of and ensure all departmental procedures comply with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Actively participate in official inspections and/or meetings, providing expertise in animal care and management.
Ensure vivarium sanitation and environmental parameters are upheld, and maintain a safe and secure facility, including training staff in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Participate in planning and design of new building construction and renovations.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and policies.
Monitor facility operations and maintain facility equipment, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions.
Accommodate and integrate a wide variety of laboratory animals, including specialized housing procedures for barrier-maintained animals and those with infectious agents.
Coordinate room and space availability in working areas.
Serve as a liaison with facility maintenance staff, external consultants, and tradespeople regarding refurbishments and maintenance, ensuring correct access to all Animal Facilities.

Who You Are

We are looking for an individual who exhibits strong leadership qualities and has a solid background in laboratory animal husbandry. The ideal candidate should possess:

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of success supervising in an animal facility environment.
LATG and CMAR certification or in progress.

Sound knowledge and extensive practical experience with laboratory animal husbandry and barrier maintenance.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to successfully teach, lead, and motivate staff, fostering a cohesive team culture.
Proven time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and plan workloads to meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
On-call responsibilities are expected.

Preferred

Advanced degree
Knowledge of safe work procedures and OHS training relevant to work activities and work area is desirable.

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $107,400 to $199,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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JOB FACTS

Job Sub Category

Research Biology

Schedule

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Posted Date

Jul 24th 2025

Job ID

202507-118818

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