Director of the Laboratory Animal Facility

The Director of the Laboratory Animal Facility (LAF) provides overall operational and scientific direction for this major shared research resource. The Director consults with Cancer Center members and provides advice on animal care and use matters. The Director develops, implements, manages, and evaluates on-boarding and ongoing training programs for LAF personnel and actively mentor staff for career development. The

Director works with the Facility Advisory Committee to ensure that the LAF has the necessary resources to continue to provide services that support the research of Cancer Center members that require the use of animals in their research. The Director works closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to develop and recommend policies for the execution of effective and efficient animal use in the Division.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field (Required)

Master's Degree Preferred

Experience

5 years experience of progressively responsible Supervisory/Leadership experience in

laboratory animal research in an academic or industrial research environment (Required)

Licenses