(Archived) Manager – Biocontainment Livestock

Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company, is searching for a new member of their management team at their research farm site in Richland Michigan near Kalamazoo Michigan. This is an entry level manager position responsible for the scheduling, managing and coordination of daily operational (husbandry and technical) activities supporting pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biological research in Livestock species. The manager is responsible for the people and facility management and development of the technical staff. The manager plays a leadership role in the operation of the animal facility reporting to a Site Leader and will be a member of the Richland Site Leadership Team.

The manager assures that a safe and sanitary environment is provided for all animals and employees. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assuring the care for companion animals is provided in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accordance with the rules of accreditation for AAALACi. The position involves interactions with multiple positions and roles within the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development organization including researchers, site leaders, clinical veterinary staff, facilities maintenance and engineering personnel, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); interactions with regulatory agencies by hosting inspections and providing updates and any needed resolutions; writing and reviewing SOP’s; hiring and training of staff; participate in operations on-call duty including weekends, holidays, and some work outside of core business hours; providing direct supervision and development of the technical staff; evaluating individual performance; providing performance management as needed; ensuring technical staff adheres to relevant policies and procedures and provides cross-functional support and communications to facilitate animal studies.

This position will primarily support operations dedicated to the development of vaccines for livestock. The work will involve management and participation in activities that occur in biocontainment facilities and involve biological hazards. Strict adherence to biosecurity practices that can include taking showers, wearing dedicated clothing and footwear and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for successful job execution.

Requirements:

BS degree or equivalent experience in a science field.

Two to four (2 - 4) years related experience.

Highly Desired Skills/Attributes:

Previous managerial experience

Experience working with infectious diseases

Experience working in biocontainment facilities

ALAS certification(s)

CMAR certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work environment:

May be required to work with zoonotic animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of zoonotic organisms and working in both ABSL-2 facilities requiring showering in/out procedures.