Supervisor, Animal Care Program

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

Under the direction of the Animal Care and Facility Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of animal care/cage wash technicians and specialists including assigning work, monitoring and assessing work performance, and recommending hiring and termination decisions. ACP supervisors may also assist with husbandry, cage wash, and/or other technical support functions as required.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Staff Supervision & Management
Directly supervise support staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and work assignments. Ensure efficient and effective task completion.

Regulatory Compliance
Interpret and apply theGuide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals(NIH) and ensure adherence to all City of Hope, federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.

Recordkeeping & Documentation
Maintain accurate records in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements, including logs for facility and equipment maintenance, autoclaves, RO systems, and cage wash operations.

Research Support
Assist investigators with setting up animal housing and procedure rooms, fogging, equipment setup, and fulfilling specialized requests related to species and research protocols.

Technical Services
Provide technical support such as preparing special diets, medicating water, and assisting with animal handling and restraint procedures.

Environmental & Operational Oversight
Supervise environmental parameters (e.g., temperature, air exchange, lighting) and manage daily cagewash operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory control for both animal care and operations staff.

Facility Maintenance & Safety
Identify and coordinate repairs, monitor central plant systems (e.g., steam, water), and collaborate with maintenance personnel to ensure uninterrupted facility operations. Enforce health and safety compliance.

Personnel Development & Budgeting
Interview and evaluate staff, ensure policy compliance, develop SOPs, maintain training records, and contribute to annual budget planning by tracking supply usage and equipment needs.

Your qualifications should include:

• Associate degree relevant to areas of responsibility.
• High school or equivalent and 5 or more years relevant experience may substitute for Associate degree.
• Four years of related animal care experience ideally with demonstrated supervisory ability.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification (or possess a current LAT certification with LATG certification obtained within 6 months of hire) or completion of an equivalent certification or degree program.
• Valid California Driver License.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in animal science, biology, or related field.
• LATG, Six Sigma Certification.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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