Associate Director Colony Management

UC Davis Associate Director Colony Management

Salary or Pay Range: $ - $

The Associate Director (AD) Colony Management is accountable for the strategic direction and administrative management of the Primate Center Colony Management component, which includes Animal Care, Colony Management Services, Population and Behavioral Health Services, and Genetic Management Services.

Duties include:

1) In collaboration with the Director and other Associate Directors, set the strategic direction for Colony Management, including Animal Care, Colony Management Services, Population and Behavioral Health Services, Genetic Management Services, and the National Institute on Aging Colony (co‑led with the AD Primate Medicine);
2) Ensure high quality and appropriately managed daily care of colony and research animals;
3) Direct, coach, train, manage and supervise performance to oversee technical and professional staff and their direct reports;
4) In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, provide oversight, planning, and management for the nonhuman primate colonies and animal care programs;
5) In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, direct and manage animal program and regulatory compliance with campus, state, and federal regulatory agencies (e.g., AAALAC, USDA, FDA, CDC, NIH). In collaboration with the AD Primate Medicine, represent the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) during regulatory inspections and inquiries;
6) Communicate transparently with the AD Primate Medicine and other stakeholders regarding animal related processes, procedures, housing, enrichment, or related entities to ensure appropriate integration and veterinary oversight;
7) Manage operations, strategically optimize animal production to meet the needs of researchers, and develop long‑term plans for colony production working collaboratively with Core Scientists;
8) Manage animal space (indoor and outdoor) to accommodate research needs including experimental nurseries, infectious housing, specialized housing needs, ABSL‑3 housing, and breeding;
9) Respond to information requests for animal records through the Freedom of Information Act both state and federal); 10) Formulate and administer policies and programs for Colony Management functions including budget, recharge and recovery administration in collaboration with the AD Administration and Operations, personnel management, and while ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiencies of Colony Management performance with rigor and essential oversight and accountability.

• Doctoral Degree (PhD), DVM, or DVM/PHD or equivalent in a life science or biomedical research related discipline and that demonstrates knowledge and expertise of nonhuman primate physiology, reproduction, behavior, and as it relates to colony management.
• Demonstrated experience/expertise and knowledge of nonhuman primate colony management.
• Minimum of 9+ years of experience managing and directing all aspects of animal husbandry, production practices (breeding colony management) in animal care, and applied understanding of behavior management practices.
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience with progressive/outstanding leadership. Experience working with nonhuman primates as models of human disease to ensure conduct of research is maximized.
• Experience in the field of animal care and scientific research support specific to nonhuman primates. Must have demonstrated hands‑on expertise working with nonhuman primates.
• Knowledge of institutional, local, state, national and international rules and regulations governing the use and care of laboratory animals (USDA Animal Welfare Act, ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Endangered Species Act, FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations, and California Public Health Law);
  Knowledge of USDA regulations and AALAS practices and protocols pertaining to nonhuman primates. Knowledge of U.S. regulations governing animal research and compliance activities.
• Managerial‑level knowledge of humane care, use, and housing of nonhuman primates with understanding of standards and guidelines as established by AAALAC with an emphasis on preventative…