Small Animal Vivarium Manager - Recruits Lab : Job Details

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Recruits Lab. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Recruits Lab

Founder & CEO | Partnering with Life Sciences & Tech Companies to Build High-Impact Teams | Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader

Job Title: Small Animal Vivarium Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Small Animal Vivarium Manager to oversee and manage all personnel and operations associated with a small animal laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in animal care, regulatory compliance, and team leadership in a vivarium or preclinical research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the small animal facility, ensuring all production, quality, and animal welfare activities are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal protocols and external regulatory standards, including cGMP compliance.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship to department staff.
• Oversee facility needs such as equipment calibration and maintenance, pest control, environmental monitoring, and housekeeping.
• Monitor proper usage of approved materials, validated equipment, and current SOPs and specifications.
• Initiate or assist with validations, change controls, and CAPAs as required.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Serve as a departmental role model, ensuring adherence to all corporate policies and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in laboratory animal science or vivarium operations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (Windows-based systems)
• Working knowledge of cGMP quality systems and manufacturing or research operations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven ability to lead, train, and hold team members accountable
• Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a scientific field or equivalent hands-on experience

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to laboratory/vivarium environments
• May require stair climbing or walking between facilities during the day

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, and profit sharing.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionScience and Research
• IndustriesBiotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Recruits Lab by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Get notified about new Laboratory Manager jobs in Pipersville, PA.

Mercer County, NJ $30.00-$35.00 1 week ago

Skillman, NJ $81,175.00-$114,600.00 9 hours ago

Upper Gwynedd, PA $30.00-$35.00 13 hours ago

Scientist / Sr. Scientist - Analytical Chemistry / BiologicsClinical Laboratory Supervisor - Hematology/Chemistry - (FT, Days) - Asplundh Cancer Pavilion - Willow Grove, PAAssociate Principal Scientist, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) - Biosimilars

Mainland, PA $45,189.62-$58,000.00 1 month ago

Warrington, PA $80,000.00-$120,000.00 18 hours ago

Warrington, PA $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry – Peptide ResearchLab Histotechnologist Lead Full Time Days

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr