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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Team Lead Animal Care, Animal Resource Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary Assists the Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor in the oversight of the daily operations in animal facilities. Assists in the oversight of animal care staff within the vivaria. Maintains associated support programs within vivaria.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Education: High School Diploma / High school graduation or equivalent or

Experience: 1 year Experience in an animal care facility/operations or equivalent experience.

Preferred

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree

Licenses and Certifications: (ALAT) Assist Lab Animal Technologist Upon Hire

Job Duties

Assists with the oversight of the animal care staff of the vivaria.

Maintains knowledge of species specific handling, restraint, breeding and technical skills. Direct contact with a variety of animal species.

Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff. Makes recommendations to the Supervisor for promotions.

Oversees record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc.).

Assists in facility inspections and assists in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities. Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services.

Assists in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards.

Assists in training and ensuring safety programs are followed. May participate in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices).

Assists in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).

Provides input for animal care staff performance evaluations.

Assists in the disciplinary actions for animal care staff implementing ARC attendance policy.

Provides backup oversight of the facility in the absence of the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor.

Mentor and develop animal care staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job: Research & Laboratory

Organization: 204000 - Animal Resources Center

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Oct 17, 2025, 4:09:53 AM

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