Lab Animal Operations Supervisor

Starting pay rate: $60,600.00

Job Purpose:

This job contributes to organizational success by:

• Line management of the Group Leaders who ensure the delivery of the daily workload, offering coaching, support and guidance as required to ensure all team members can perform at their best
• Overseeing the routine review of orders to enable effective planning of workload and target resources accordingly
• Systematic analysis of stock targets ensuring stock levels are aligned to relevant sales and PEI Targets
• Ensuring that the duties are carried out and that all procedures are conducted in compliance with the Regulatory requirements
• Ensuring consistent compliance within their teams with regard to biosecurity, animal welfare, work instructions, policy and procedures
• Working alongside senior management, project management and customer service to liaise with customers as required with regard to tenders, proposals or complex/challenging orders
• Providing technical expertise to support other areas of the business and to provide support to customer projects as required
• Supporting Group Leaders with employee relations issues around attendance, performance or conduct; working alongside senior management and Human Resources as required
• Ensuring that animals and samples shipped to clients are in accordance with client specifications and to Company standards
• Ensuring that operational areas and equipment are routinely monitored and that repairs are arranged and completed in conjunction with the Facilities team
• Driving training plans for colleagues to ensure that training needs are identified, addressed and verified, offering development opportunities to support retention and employee engagement
• Providing a working environment that is in accordance with the Company's health and safety policies
• Having an overview of resource levels throughout the year, carefully managing annual leave and time off and ensuring that staffing levels are appropriate
• Recruiting new team members from business case to onboarding including interview and selection
• Being actively involved in customer audits
• Supporting and implementing procedures necessary for compliance with Inotiv's various initiatives
• Ensuring the maintenance of Vet Health records
• Ensuring that those adequate accurate records of breeding history and performance are maintained on the Colony Management Program and that the correct replacement breeding systems are implemented
• Deputizing for senior management as requested
• To undertake other reasonable duties as requested by management
• Adhere to all regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedure principles for utilization
• Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• AALAC certification a plus
• 1-3 years of leadership experience
• 1-3 years' experience in Animal Care
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) with willingness and ability to learn company-specific systems and software
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate with the highest of ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple tasks and demands
• Lift up to 50lbs on occasion
• Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.