Director, Laboratory Animal Services
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Management
Posted on May 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Director, Laboratory Animal Services
Requisition Number
RE45239
Working Title
Director DLAR
Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Salary Range
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
DVM
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
10 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
KY Veterinarian License, or eligible to be licensed within 6 months of hire, and Category II United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA) Certification, or eligible to obtain accreditation within six months of hire
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to walk to and from the various animal facilities.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 7:30am – 5:00pm; Weekends ( PRN); On-call; Holidays and as needed.
Job Summary
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at the University of Kentucky (UK) is an AAALAC accredited centralized Core Research Service Center that provides animal care and animal research facilities and support for five colleges of the UK Medical Center. Responsibilities include directing and supervising the efficient and compliant operation of the laboratory animal care and use program of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources; and is responsible for the fiscal operations and management of the DLAR budget. In addition, the Director works with the IACUC, Office of the Attending Veterinarian, and other UK administrators, faculty and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and policies related to humane care and use of animals for research, teaching and testing.
There is an internal employee being considered for this position ( IEBC).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Specialty Certification: DACLAM Certification; Experience in: managing animal core unit, cost accounting standards, Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual and budget development.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Director, Laboratory Animal Services
Requisition Number
RE45239
Working Title
Director DLAR
Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Salary Range
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
DVM
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
10 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
KY Veterinarian License, or eligible to be licensed within 6 months of hire, and Category II United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA) Certification, or eligible to obtain accreditation within six months of hire
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to walk to and from the various animal facilities.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 7:30am – 5:00pm; Weekends ( PRN); On-call; Holidays and as needed.
Job Summary
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at the University of Kentucky (UK) is an AAALAC accredited centralized Core Research Service Center that provides animal care and animal research facilities and support for five colleges of the UK Medical Center. Responsibilities include directing and supervising the efficient and compliant operation of the laboratory animal care and use program of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources; and is responsible for the fiscal operations and management of the DLAR budget. In addition, the Director works with the IACUC, Office of the Attending Veterinarian, and other UK administrators, faculty and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and policies related to humane care and use of animals for research, teaching and testing.
There is an internal employee being considered for this position ( IEBC).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Specialty Certification: DACLAM Certification; Experience in: managing animal core unit, cost accounting standards, Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual and budget development.
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or are you eligible to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky within six months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Category II Accreditation from the National Veterinary Accreditation Program of the USDA or are you eligible to obtain accreditation within six months of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- ACLAM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medical Colleges)
- ASLAP (American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners)
- AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Other Job Board
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
