DIRECTOR

(Academic Administrator)

Office of Laboratory Animal Care

Background

The University of California, Berkeley, seeks an experienced laboratory animal veterinarian to direct the Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) and oversee the institutions animal resources program. The Berkeley campus facilitates a wide range of animal research involving a diverse population of animals (69% rodents, 30% ectothermic species and 1% non-rodent mammals and birds). For more information on UC Berkeleys animal programs and activities, visit the OLAC website at http://www.olac.berkeley.edu/.

Responsibilities

The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and is responsible for managing an exemplary program of laboratory animal care and use on the Berkeley campus that complies with federal, state and local animal welfare regulations.

Specific duties include:

·         Manage a staff of 50 full time equivalent employees with direct supervision of 3 full time state licensed veterinarians, 4 animal health technicians, 4 facility managers and 1 office manager.

·         Manage an annual budget of $4M consisting of $2M in state funds and an additional $2M in estimated revenue income.

·         Manage 72,000 assignable square feet of animal housing facilities (expected to increase to 100,000 by 2012) in several locations and a 23 acre field station.

·         Maintain a consistently high level of quality in the care and use of animals in research and teaching in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

·         Assist in animal research protocol reviews and the development of campus policies in support of an exemplary animal care and use program.

·         Advise and train campus scientists, students and technical staff to ensure animal protocols are followed.

·         Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the campus at the local, regional and national levels on issues relating to animal care and use.

·         Develop and maintain productive working relationships with campus faculty, students, and staff and the general public and the surrounding community.

·         Assist in maintaining an effective occupational health and safety plan for the campus to ensure compliance with Cal OSHA guidelines and requirements.

·         Provide leadership in organizing the campus response to accreditation visits by the AAALAC.

·         Participate in the design and development of animal facilities for new and remodeled buildings under construction.

·         Serve as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

·         Based on background and experience, may perform independent and collaborative research and teaching duties.

Requirements

·         DVM from an accredited school of veterinary medicine.

·         Valid license to practice veterinary medicine (preferably California).

·         USDA Veterinary Accreditation and ACLAM board certificate.

·         Thorough knowledge of all federal and state regulatory requirements and AAALAC recommendations pertaining to the care and use of animals in research and teaching.

·         Minimum of five years successful experience managing in a multi-species, multi-disciplinary academic environment.

·         Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse individuals while providing and ensuring quality veterinary care and programmatic and regulatory compliance.

·         Successful clearance of a UC Criminal Background Check (prior to first day of work).

To apply for the position or for additional information, please contact:

Frank Nelson

Director, Research and Development Recruiting

fnelson@nearassociates.com

(704) 944-8016

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We encourage applications from those who embrace our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and public service.