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Facility Manager - Office of Animal Resources

**Requisition Number:** 64703

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** University Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 08-Jun-2025

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Job Summary

The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) encourages applications for a Facility Manager! Our office provides routine and specialized care for a variety of small laboratory species, which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Facility Manager provides hands-on oversight and management of the daily operations of the Animal Facility in accordance with regulatory practices and University of Colorado Boulder standards. The Facility Manager has supervisory responsibilities over the Animal Care positions operating in the Animal Facility. The Facility Manager reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with the other Facility Managers, as well as the other members of the Management Team, IACUC, Occupational Health and Facilities Management to ensure that OAR is running appropriately and is in compliance with regulatory agencies.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The OAR is a service center responsible for providing high-quality animal care, veterinary care, and support for the research and teaching missions of the University of Colorado, Boulder. The highly dedicated and experienced OAR staff is committed to the health and well-being of laboratory animals, student and investigator training, and technical service.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Examples of Work Performed:

1. Supervises the quality of animal care, facility operations and service of OAR, ensuring all aspects meet or exceed standards set by OAR, the University of Colorado Boulder, and regulatory and accrediting agencies.

2. Mentors and supervises Animal Care Technicians, to include professional development (including AALAS certification), performance management, training, hiring, and compliance with applicable OAR, IACUC, CU Boulder, and regulatory and accrediting agency policies.

3. Ensures facility equipment and infrastructure are functioning properly through regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and appropriate escalation of issues to the OAR operations manager, facilities management, and/or contracted service vendors. Works with OAR Operations Manager and OAR Finance Manager to proactively identify major capital equipment purchase needs.

4. Provides services to principal investigators and lab staff to include consultation on special husbandry and housing requests, personnel training on animal care procedures, and vivarium tours required for facility access.

5. Maintains records in accordance with applicable departmental, institutional, and regulatory requirements, to include personnel training, sanitation validation, equipment maintenance and function, room check-sheets, cage counts, and personnel timesheets.

6. Effectively uses the department's electronic systems to manage protocol and facility transfers, cage card requests/activation/deactivation, facility census, and OAR breeding colony management.

7. Proactively manages facility supplies through regular inventory analysis to ensure that necessary supplies are stocked at all times.

8. Works with research staff, OAR Operations Manager and OAR Director to appropriately and proactively manage housing and procedure space needs.

9. Contributes to departmental SOP and Policy development, review, and revision to ensure consistent and standardized or harmonized operations across OAR facilities.

10. Is the initial contact for facility-related emergencies, such as out-of-range temperature alarms or major equipment or infrastructure failures, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

What We Can Offer

Starting salary is $57,500.00 - $70,000.00.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

+ Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field.

+ A minimum of two (2) years experience in a laboratory animal setting with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role in any field.

+ Education or experience may be substituted for each other depending on the type of education and experience gained.

What You Will Need

+ Excellent Interpersonal Skills

+ Customer Service, Critical Thinking

+ Written Communication

+ Verbal Communication

+ Organization

+ Attention to Detail

+ General Office Equipment

+ Bookkeeping, Supervisory

+ Problem Solving

+ Time Management

+ PC Computer

+ Basic Mathematical Skills

+ Willing and able to: Sit, stoop, kneel and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.

Required Competencies:

+ Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Perform the physical requirements of the job.

+ Submit to testing regarding antibody titers for certain vaccine-preventable diseases and for lab animal allergies.

+ Wear a respirator, if required and be willing to remove facial hair in order to wear a respirator when necessary.

+ Adhere to bio-security recommendations at all times, particularly important if there are pets at home.

+ Use color and peripheral vision on an occasional basis.

+ Stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch and squat on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Use near vision, far vision and depth perception on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Type/enter data on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Bend and reach above shoulders on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Handle, finger and feel objects on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

+ Use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis.

+ Work around chemicals and solvents.

+ Work around noise and vibrations.

+ Walk on uneven surfaces and work in small, confined spaces.

+ Operate moving equipment/vehicles and work around machinery.

+ Work in hazardous conditions.

+ Euthanize small animals.

+ Work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by **6/8/25** for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Facility-Manager-Office-of-Animal-Resources/64703 (https://apptrkr.com/6250890)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.