Washington State University
AnimalCareFacilityManager
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“Animal Care Facility Manager at Washington State University. Skills: Animal Facility Management, Personnel Management, Financial Management, Administrative Management. Oversee daily unit operations. Supervise staff (10-15 employees)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure smooth, safe, and compliant operation of animal care facilities; Maintain high-quality animal care; Protect research integrity and animal well-being; Support evolving facility needs; Maintain safety standards and animal health status; Ensure animal care services are delivered effectively and efficiently; Align with institutional and regulatory expectations; Foster safe, high-quality research environments
Industry & Context.
Must be able to work weekends, after hours, and holidays, Essential position, expected to report to work under conditions that other employees are not required to report to work, Must abstain from wearing scented products or using scented products at work, Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment if necessary, Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field, three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility, at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment, Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license, Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment if necessary, Must abstain from wearing scented products or using scented products at work, Must be able to work weekends, after hours, and holidays as needed and directed by supervisor, This is an essential position, and the employee will be expected to report to work under conditions that other employees are not required to report to work, such as inclement weather and WSU suspended operations
Nice to Have
Experience in an animal research or laboratory setting, AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist, ILAM or CMAR Certification, Previous experience managing rats, mice and livestock, Ability to drive or willingness to learn to drive 3/4 ton lift gate truck with manual transmission
What You'll Do.
Oversee daily unit operations
Supervise staff (10-15 employees)
Implement policies and procedures
Ensure meaningful results
Provide or coordinate professional instruction for personnel
Monitor physical condition of facilities and equipment
Arrange repairs or maintenance
Develop or update standard operating procedures
Offer in-depth training and oversight to faculty PIs and research staff
Coordinate and supervise handling of biohazardous waste
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Guide researchers in maintaining high-quality animal care; Offer in-depth training and oversight to faculty PIs and research staff
Full Job Description
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** June 7, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 1185-YN_ADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager **Business Title:** Animal Care Facility Manager **Employee Type:** Admin. Professional **Position Details:** **The Opportunity:** As the **Animal Care Facility Manager** for the [Office of the Campus Veterinarian’s Integrated Vivarium Services](https://campusvet.wsu.edu/animal-housing-husbandry/), you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and compliant operation of the Integrated Vivarium Services (IVS) animal care facilities. In this role, you will oversee daily unit operations by supervising staff (10-15 employees), managing budgets, implementing policies and procedures, allocating resources, and ensuring meaningful results. You will take the lead in providing, or coordinating, professional instruction for personnel in animal handling, restraint, euthanasia, equipment use, and other essential techniques. Your expertise in husbandry, behavior, and facility management will guide researchers in maintaining high-quality animal care that protects both research integrity and animal well‑being. You will be responsible for monitoring the physical condition of facilities and equipment, arranging repairs or maintenance as needed, and developing or updating standard operating procedures to support evolving facility needs. In this role, you will also offer in‑depth training and oversight to faculty PIs and research staff to maintain safety standards and animal health status, while coordinating and supervising the proper handling of biohazardous waste within your managed facilities. As part of IVS’s centralized, service‑center operations, you will help ensure that animal care services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with institutional and regulatory expectations. You may perform all responsibilities liste
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