Animal Facility Manager
Role Overview
• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .
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Position Summary
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Psychological Science, or related field; candidates without a degree may qualify with at least 6years of directly related experience
- AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician ( ALAT ), Laboratory Animal Technologist ( LATG ), and/or Manager of Animal Resources ( CMAR ) certification preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a laboratory animal facility (in particular, experience with rodents, fish, birds, and reptiles) and experience in technical facility operations
- Minimum 1 year of leadership, management or supervisory experience
- Knowledge of laboratory animal care and use settings and investigator-managed areas
- Experience working in animal laboratory setting and conducting animal husbandry for multiple species
- Experience supervising or training animal care staff/student workers. Ability to train staff on knowledge of animal care requirements, husbandry regulations, basic animal handling, understanding of animal behavior and disease conditions.
- Experience working with different stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, vendors, and IACUC )
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to animal care/use in research (federal regulations and AAALAC standards). Ability to follow local, state, federal and University regulations, guidelines and policies
Preferred Qualifications
- AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician ( ALAT ), Laboratory Animal Technologist ( LATG ), and/or Manager of Animal Resources ( CMAR ) certification preferred.
- Experience participating in regulatory or accreditation inspections preferred
- 6+ years’ experience preferred
About Villanova University
A private Catholic research university.
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