Supervisor, Comparative Medicine - Operations
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Modesto
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionUnder direction of the Executive Director,
Comparative Medicine the Supervisor, Comparative Medicine -
Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Comparative
Medicine Operations, logistics and equipment program inclusive of
supervising operations technicians. The Supervisor is responsible
for managing personnel training, work assignments, coordinating
technical activities for operations staff, and providing
operational recommendations to the Executive Director. The
Supervisor is responsible for the creation, usage and archiving of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), working instructions, and all
documentation related to their area of responsibility. The
Supervisor is also responsible for equipment maintenance and
repair, supply inventory and the sanitization processes among
others. -Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all tasks associated with the daily supervision of
operation technicians including hiring, onboarding, training, work
assignments, time off approval, performance evaluations, employee
development plan, performance improvement plans and disciplinary
actions when needed. -
- Develops, implements, and maintains a training program for
operations technicians which includes safety training and record
keeping. Responsible to keep all training required for this
position up to date.
- Develops, implements, and maintains compliance procedures that
adhere to institutional, federal, state and local regulations for
cage washing and other vivarium support areas. This includes
personnel safety, sanitization, waste disposal, equipment
operation, ordering and purchasing equipment and supplies
- Creates, reviews, revises, and maintains documents, including
but not limited to: SOPs, working instructions, safety procedures,
equipment guidance, daily maintenance logs, quality assurance forms
and SDS Binder, delivery manifests, manifold/spigot forms, chemical
inventory and non-chemical consumables/supplies inventory.
- Inspects, operates, troubleshoots equipment, and systems,
included but not limited to: tunnel washers, rack washers,
autoclaves, automatic water bottle fillers, avidity water systems,
bedding dispensers, pressure washer, ride-on floor buffer/floor
scrubber and cold rooms.
- Oversees the Quality Assurance program for all washers and
sterilizers including testing and record keeping
- Works closely with Cedars' Facilities Management and Research
Facilities Operations to identify, report and follow up on
maintenance and repairs under their purview. Work closely with
vendors providing maintenance and repair services for all the
equipment assigned to the operations, equipment, and logistics
team. Search for and establishes agreements with contractors for
physical plant projects and equipment purchase, maintenance, and
repairs
- Maintains the vivarium loading docks in compliance with
applicable regulations and oversees their use.
- Coordinates transport of supplies and other items between
vivarium buildings.
- Responsible for Comparative Medicine equipment and supplies
inventory, including tagging, tracking, records, storage locations
as well as disposal of unused/damage items.
- Responsible for the management of chemicals used in the areas
under their supervision, including disinfectant stations. This
includes ordering, inventory, handling, storage, disposal,
documentation, training of personnel and interfacing with
EH&S.
- Leads the institutional program of sanitization verification.
This includes knowledge of the testing systems, developing
documents for its use, result interpretation and actions to take,
as well as personnel training and documentation.
- Oversees operation of decontamination systems (e.g Halo)
including equipment routine maintenance and set up, personnel
training and decontamination scheduling.
- Responsible for department owned vehicle including maintaining
service up to date, routine cleanliness, updating list of employees
on insurance policy, smog certification and maintaining
registration current.
- Makes recommendations to the Executive Director and take action
to improve infrastructure, systems and outcomes. Collaborates with
other groups within Comparative Medicine as well as external
departments to improve processes and efficiency efforts.
QualificationsEducational Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED required.Bachelors degree in related
discipline preferredLicense:Assistant Laboratory Animal Tech (ALAT)
at time of hire, or eligible to receive within 90 days
requiredLaboratory Animal Technician (LAT) at time of hire, or
eligible to receive within 1 year required -California Drivers
License required -Experience:5 years of experience working in a
laboratory animal science, cage washing and vivarium logistics.2
years of experience in leadership -experience working in an
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal
Care International (AAALAC) accredited animal research
facilityPhysical Demands:Able to perform moderate lifting. Able to
sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Able to read
papers and online documents. Able to exercise physical ability and
perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job
functions.
Req ID : 1388
Working Title : Supervisor, Comparative Medicine - Operations
Department : Comparative Medicine
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Animal Care
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $58,864 - $100,068
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Modesto , Supervisor, Comparative Medicine - Operations, Healthcare , Modesto, California
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