Requisition Number: RE45239

Working Title
Director DLAR

Department Name: 40832:Laboratory Animal Resources

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 00

Type of Position: Staff

Required Education: DVM

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: 10 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

KY Veterinarian License, or eligible to be licensed within 6 months of hire, and Category II United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certification, or eligible to obtain accreditation within six months of hire

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to walk to and from the various animal facilities.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 5:00pm; Weekends (PRN); On-call; Holidays and as needed.

Job Summary

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at the University of Kentucky (UK) is an AAALAC accredited centralized Core Research Service Center that provides animal care and animal research facilities and support for five colleges of the UK Medical Center. Responsibilities include directing and supervising the efficient and compliant operation of the laboratory animal care and use program of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources; and is responsible for the fiscal operations and management of the DLAR budget. In addition, the Director works with the IACUC, Office of the Attending Veterinarian, and other UK administrators, faculty and staff to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and policies related to humane care and use of animals for research, teaching and testing.

There is an internal employee being considered for this position (IEBC).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Specialty Certification: DACLAM Certification; Experience in: managing animal core unit, cost accounting standards, Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual and budget development.

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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