Supervisor, Research Animal Facility

The Velocigene team is seeking a Mouse Research/Production Facility Supervisor to join their innovative and collaborative group. This position reports directly to the MRF Manager. As MRF Supervisor you will assist management in maintaining and refining vivarium animal husbandry operations; staff training, scheduling, performance review and coaching, or corrective actions as needed;  equipment and facility maintenance; supply inventories and ordering; support for requests from Animal Production, Vet Services, Assisted Reproductive Technology groups, and researchers for Therapeutic Focus Areas.  All operations will be conducted according to regulatory standards and internal SOPs, with oversight of all necessary recordkeeping and retention. This position is also responsible for interaction and support of other vivarium managers across the campus, EHS and Facilities to promote overall collaboration and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily husbandry operations, including the checking and changing of cages, meeting special requests, ensuring proper attention to animal health needs, maintaining staff adherence to SOPs.
• Schedule, train, mentor, and evaluate animal care technicians, both direct and indirect reports; maintain pertinent documents and records as required.
• Perform daily quality assurance checks and document results; address or report all deviations in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular walkthroughs, not just in the vivarium of direct responsibility, but with teams of other managers in all other vivariums on campus.
• Create weekly schedules and fulfill service requests. 
• Ensure adequate staffing and coverage for all shifts, including weekends, and assist if needed.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, local and federal agencies, including adherence to the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.”   
• Work with internal Facilities Operations group to maintain facility and equipment and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and alarms.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, including coordination with vendors.
• Adherence to internal EHS guidelines and ability to readjust operations as guidelines evolve.
• Order, receive and maintain inventory of supplies such as food and bedding, or materials needed by animal care technicians in performing daily tasks. 
• Maintain areas as “inspection ready” at all times.
• Operate under and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, biosecurity measures, proper use of PPE and institutional SOPs to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Participate in manager committees and projects as needed and as suited to knowledge and scope.
• Run regular team and individual 1:1 meetings, ensuring good communication of information to and from animal care technicians.
• Use a full range of administrative tools to communicate effectively, including computers, tablets, printers, work phones. Be adept at using Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot. Learn and utilize internal Regeneron management programs, databases and applications.
• Lead teams well during change management by maintaining good communication, guidance, and support to adapt to new policies, roles, tasks, and reporting structures.

This Job Might Be for You If You:

• Have an interest in science and enjoy hands-on work.
• Thrive in a team environment, can collaborate effectively, and work independently when needed.
• Have strong attention to detail and follow procedures accurately.
• Are comfortable asking questions, providing feedback, and taking initiative.
• Develop and build up people in your sphere of service, not just getting operational work done.
• Maintain the highest level of personal integrity and accountability, modeling the Regeneron Way.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent technical certification is required.  Associates degree or above preferred, or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Previous years of experience in an oversight role in a vivarium environment, supervising husbandry operations and staff and maintaining schedules.
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above preferred, or equivalent years of working experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic ability to use Outlook, email, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and internal IT applications.
• Ability to perform physical husbandry duties, equipment movement, food stocking, rack sanitization and supply stocking, either to cover staffing needs if necessary, or in a training role.
• Excellent, verbal, written, time management, organizational and communication skills.

Work Environment:

This position may involve physical demands, including but not limited to:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, pushing, pulling, and moving supplies and equipment.
• Extended periods of walking and standing.
• Repetitive motion.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Working in environments with potential noise, increased temperature, wet surfaces and allergens.
• Operating loading dock equipment such as pallet jacks or drum transporters.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Weekend and Holiday Requirements:

This role is classified as essential personnel, meaning weekend and holiday work may be required.

Why Join Us?

Does this sound like you? Apply now and take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! At Regeneron, we foster an inclusive and diverse culture with amazing benefits, including health and wellness programs, fitness centers, and stock options for employees at all levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require accommodations, please contact us.

Apply today to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

 

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

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As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$83,800.00 - $136,800.00