ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the following position:

Budget Title:

Director of Laboratory Animal Facilities

Descriptive Title:

Director of Laboratory Animal Resources

Department:

Vice President for Research

Item Number:

To be determined

Professional Rank
and Salary Range:

SL-6

Date to be filled:

As soon as possible

Brief description of duties:

The Director will manage a central program with one set of staff that cares for all research animals at UAlbany. The Director will oversee the daily operations of the university’s Laboratory Animal Resources (including budgeting and staffing; develop and implement a campus-wide program of veterinary care and preventive medicine; develop and implement  training programs in animal care for research faculty, staff, and students; consult in the design and development of animal care facilities; provide clinical support for animal research projects; and serve as a member of the IACUC in the review and approval of animal research protocols to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.  The Director will also be responsible for overseeing the merger of all campus animal care sites into a single, university-wide Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) accredited program and, thereafter, maintain that accreditation.

Qualifications:

·         A veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited institution or equivalent.

·         Be licensed to practice in at least one state (preferably New York.)

·        Three years administrative/management experience and three years animal care experience in a lab animal teaching, research, or veterinary practice environment or equivalent combination of experience.

·         Experience using and handling live animals in a research environment.

·         Evidence of knowledge of at least two of the following agency requirements in the housing and care of animals in teaching and biomedical research: OSHA, USDA, OLAW, and/or AAALAC.

·         Experience developing procedures and ensuring compliance.

·         Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

·         The ability to collaborate and interact productively with colleagues is critical, as is a commitment to the welfare of laboratory animals.

·        A demonstrable record of leadership and ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse populations in a research environment.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume with a letter of application, referencing P09 # below, to:

Name and Address:

Chair, Search Committee
Attn: A. Bonilla
University at Albany
Office of Regulatory Research Compliance
1400 Washington Avenue, LCSB 28
Albany, NY 12222

P09-19047
Item No:  TBD

Closing date for the receipt of applications:

Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

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