Gene Editing Specialist

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• The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Supervisor, Animal Husbandry- Gene Editing Specialist to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Animal Husbandry oversees and coordinates all of the activities related to the care and breeding of animals for the assigned department. Moreover, this employee ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and warrants that department staff performs effectively to further the department's research goals and objectives.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Monitors animal care, maintenance, breeding, illness, injury, and behavior, and takes appropriate actions based on assessment.

2. Assists with the recruitment and selection process for new employees.

3. Establishes work schedules and procedures for employees and trains staff in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.

4. Assigns tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters, to staff.

5. Prepares reports regarding facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.

6. Confers with managing staff to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment, supply needs, and work schedules.

7. Investigates complaints and follows up in a timely manner to ensure issues were resolved.

8. Studies various kinds of records to determine appropriate courses of action.

9. Transports or arranges for the transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies.

10. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performance Management: Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.

• Training & Development: Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.

• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Department Specifics:

The Supervisor, Animal Husbandry, supervises and coordinates activities regarding the care and breeding of domestic animals.

• Monitors animal care, maintenance, breeding or signs of illness, injury or unusual behavior and takes appropriate action based on assessment.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection process for new employees.
• Establishes work schedules and procedures for employees.
• Trains staff in animal care procedures, maintenance duties and safety precautions.
• Assigns tasks such as feeding, treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters to staff.
• Assists during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Prepares reports regarding facility activities, employees' time records and animal treatment.
• Confers with managers to determine production requirements, condition of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
• Investigates complaints and follows up on complaints in a timely manner.
• Studies various kinds of records in order to determine appropriate course of action.
• Transports or arranges for the transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8