Assistant Operations Director of the Animal Research Facility
Rice University
Application
Details
Posted: 25-Jan-23
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: between $80,000 and $95,000
Occupation:
Other
Species:
Lab Animal
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 2041
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application in a PDF format. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not convert attachments in Word format successfully.
Position Summary
The Assistant Operations Director of the Animal Research Facility maintains and manages all animal resources facility (ARF) space assigned to the ARF, provides supports, instruction, and advice to researchers that requires the use of animals. Performs specialized, diverse work activities and coordinate solutions, working independently, solely supporting the operations, maintenance, repair, upkeep, inventory tracking, and refurbishing activities related to the Animal Research Facility (ARF). Will also provide basic instruction on how to use the instruments in the research facility. The Assistant Operations Director is also responsible for safety and compliance.
Starting annual salary for this position will be between $80,000 and $95,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science or related field
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
5 years of experience in a laboratory animal resource facility
Registered Veterinary Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
