Director, Comparative Medicine

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Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director, Comparative Medicine - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research, the Director oversees FAU's research animal care facilities that serves the diverse needs of the university scientific community, including provision of animal husbandry care. The Director will be responsible for making final decisions related to Comparative Medicine (CM) operations including personnel, finances, operations and strategic goals.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assists VPR in strategic planning of animal-related research, including management of resources such as physical plant, equipment, staffing, and space management in order to support and accommodate incoming researchers and the growth of FAU's research enterprise.

• Serves as the liaison between the VPR and Facilities department in regard to all vivaria and satellite facilities housing animals and procedural space for research animals.

• Responsible for management and reporting animal research-related facility operations including, but not limited to, HVAC, temperature/humidity, equipment calibration and environmental conditions.

• Responsible for the direction and management of CM as part of the animal care and use program and a core service facility of FAU. Including, but not limited to, physical plant conditions, repairs, maintenance, and related reporting.

• Responsible for the management of CM as a core service unit. This involves working closely with core directors, representation on research core committees, overseeing the monthly billing process, and determining per diem rates.

• Oversees programmatic, fiscal, and personnel management of CM, working closely with DoR Associate Vice President for Finance. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the development of operating procedures, budget management, and all aspects of personnel management.

• Responsible for working with the IACUC, Attending Veterinarian (AV), Research Integrity, and other FAU administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to the humane care and use of animals for research, teaching, and testing.

• Responsible for working with CM personnel and veterinary team in the development and implementation of policies and SOPs for the care, sanitation and environmental monitoring in the facilities.

• Provides professional guidance and support to FAU researchers managing satellite facilities.

• Responsible for negotiation and management of contracted equipment and service vendors required to support FAU's vivaria.

• Responsible for communication with faculty, researchers, administrators, and students to ensure that facility requirements are understood, implemented, and managed.

• Responsible for keeping abreast of regulatory requirements impacting animal research, including, but not limited to, the environmental and physical plant conditions of the vivaria.?

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks:

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - ~~~

• Flexible work arrangement plans - ~~~

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - ~~~

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and 6 years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or Biological Sciences and 8 years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or Biological Sciences.

Laboratory Animal Technologist certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science; or a Certified Manager of Animal Resources Certification; or Graduate of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Management.

Salary

$110,000 - $125,000 per year.

College or Department

Division of Research

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

Application Deadline

2025-01-20

Special Instructions to Applicant

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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