Animal Lab Supervisor

497414

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Human Nutrition Center

Laboratory Support

Full-time Staff

Closing on: Mar 8 2026

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Salary/Position Classification

$65,000+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Animal Lab Supervisor requires the candidate to be highly motivated and work independently in a fast-paced work environment, comfortable interacting daily with external and internal customers, and adjusting to his/her evolving responsibilities. The Vivarium Manager oversees the animal lab technicians who provide care for research animals ensuring the care is meeting all appropriate protocols and standard operating procedures. The manager is responsible for inventory management, training animal lab technicians, keep all stakeholders informed of status and changes at the facilities, Collaborate with Safety Officers, Attending Veterinarian, IACUC Chair, researchers, and HNRC Leadership to implement the safety and IACUC policies.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position ensures proper facility operation and secures the area at shift end. Animals must be properly cared for 365 days per year; therefore, this position sometimes requires the individual to work during weekends, emergencies, and closures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage Vivarium activities
- Ensure that laboratory animals are properly provided with food and water, and that their health is checked daily (365 days per year).
- Schedule laboratory space and staff time as needed to provide laboratory animals as needed by HNRC researchers.
- Arrange Vivarium staffing to provide animal care 365 days per year.
- Order animals as needed.
- Keep HNRC leadership informed of Vivarium activities as needed.
- Ensure that a clean and safe environment is maintained in the Vivarium.
- Establish and maintain the facility staff work assignment schedules.
- Complete animal care tasks as needed to ensure adequate coverage
- Review and maintain facility records
- Maintain equipment and maintenance records. Procure items required for the care of research animals in a timely manner.
- Follow up with Purchasing when items fail to arrive when expected.
Manage Animal care staff
- Hire animal care technicians
- Oversee day-to-day execution of job duties
- Plan for staff scheduling and routine husbandry coverage for overtime, weekend, and holidays.
- Train technicians on HNRC SOPs and ensure animal technicians follow procedures.
- Perform coaching and counseling to trouble-shoot personnel issues, and perform yearly performance reviews
- Develop and update processes, procedures, and protocols
General employee duties
- Submit timely leave requests to supervisor using online UND system. Notify supervisor and Federal work director of absences
- Read and respond as needed to messages on UND email account and Federal email account.
- Responsible for any work-issued keys, badges, and equipment.
- Know and follow UND policies and procedures.
- Know and follow Federal policies and procedures as they pertain to UND employees at the HNRC.
- Complete all university and ARS required training in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned

Required Competencies

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to handle oral and written instructions.
Excellent customer service.
Familiar with regulatory compliance (e.g., IACUC, NIH, AAALAC, OLAW, DEA, FDA).
Clear understanding of management principles.
Clear understanding of human resources basics.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
Ability to apply fundamental principles of sanitation and disinfection.
Flexible adjusting work schedules to accommodate varying workloads, including weekends, holidays, and evenings to accommodate business needs.
Demonstration of strong writing skills and documented ability to keep well-documented, accurate work records.
Expert understanding of animal research facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology or another science, or a related area
Two years managing, supervising, or leading vivarium staff
Four years of experience with rodent research animal species (mice, rats) handling and their appropriate use.
Two years’ experience with the understanding of animal welfare and the importance of ethical use of animals in research.
Experience with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide) and IACUC-approved research protocols
Successful completion of Federal Fingerprinting and Federal background check
United States citizenship required based upon USDA agreement requirement.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years supervisory experience in an animal care facility AALAS certification as a Certified Manager Animal Resources

To Apply

Submit a resume/CV and cover letter detailing how you meet each of the qualifications.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

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