Rutgers University
Overview
Director, Rutgers Animal Care — Office for Research, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. This role oversees the laboratory animal care and use program across multiple campuses and drives strategic collaboration with stakeholders to advance research and animal care standards.
Base pay range $190,059.00/yr - $190,059.00/yr
Responsibilities
Oversees and administers the laboratory animal care and use program in accordance with institutional policies, animal welfare laws, granting agency requirements, and AAALAC International standards.
Manages veterinary care and husbandry activities at multiple sites across Newark, New Brunswick, Piscataway, and Camden campuses.
Oversees scientific animal endeavors and veterinary care of research animals.
Serves on Rutgers Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) on each campus.
Provides oversight of the University’s Veterinary Residency Program.
Partners with key stakeholders to align strategies and drive business outcomes.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and a license to practice in at least one state.
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, including institutional veterinary research (academic, industrial, or government), with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Ability to acquire a Controlled Substances Registration (CDS) license.
Valid driver’s license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Progressively advanced experience in AAALACi-accredited laboratory animal research programs (biomedical and agricultural).
Experience managing and mentoring staff; ability to lead diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
Strong communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and drive change.
Discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.
Results-oriented with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Ability to participate in the occupational health program for animal workers.
Preferred Qualifications
USDA accreditation.
PhD or Master’s degree in biomedical research.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit Rutgers benefits.
Position Details
Employment type: Contract
Seniority level: Director
Location: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ
Work arrangement: On-site
Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected status. See the non-discrimination statement for details.
Posting details and additional disclosures are available within the official job posting.
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Base pay range $190,059.00/yr - $190,059.00/yr
Responsibilities
Oversees and administers the laboratory animal care and use program in accordance with institutional policies, animal welfare laws, granting agency requirements, and AAALAC International standards.
Manages veterinary care and husbandry activities at multiple sites across Newark, New Brunswick, Piscataway, and Camden campuses.
Oversees scientific animal endeavors and veterinary care of research animals.
Serves on Rutgers Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) on each campus.
Provides oversight of the University’s Veterinary Residency Program.
Partners with key stakeholders to align strategies and drive business outcomes.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and a license to practice in at least one state.
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, including institutional veterinary research (academic, industrial, or government), with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Ability to acquire a Controlled Substances Registration (CDS) license.
Valid driver’s license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Progressively advanced experience in AAALACi-accredited laboratory animal research programs (biomedical and agricultural).
Experience managing and mentoring staff; ability to lead diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
Strong communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, and drive change.
Discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.
Results-oriented with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Ability to participate in the occupational health program for animal workers.
Preferred Qualifications
USDA accreditation.
PhD or Master’s degree in biomedical research.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit Rutgers benefits.
Position Details
Employment type: Contract
Seniority level: Director
Location: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ
Work arrangement: On-site
Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected status. See the non-discrimination statement for details.
Posting details and additional disclosures are available within the official job posting.
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