Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00076503	Working Title: Husbandry Supervisor
Department Name: Comparative Medicine UNMC	Reports To Title: Manager, Husbandry Facility

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	TASKS
Assures all research animals are maintained per CM SOP's.	40	Ensures all research animals are maintained according to USDA, AAALAC and UNMC standards. Monitors and assists husbandry staff to ensure these standards are met. (E)
Directs/manages CM husbandry personnel in the performance of their daily duties.	25	Sets husbandry schedules for animal care techs including individual room assignments. Ensures all daily duties are completed and appropriately logged. Provides input to Facility Manager and/or Facilities Manager for yearly evaluations. (E)
Ensures all UNMC animal facilities are maintained according to USDA, AAALAC and UNMC standards.	15	Ensures all facilities are maintained according to USDA, AAALAC and UNMC standards. This includes cage washers, tunnel washers and autoclaves. Trouble shoots when necessary, ensures appropriate maintenance is performed on a scheduled basis. Ensures replacement parts and supplies are available. (E)
Maintains adaquate levels of supplies.	15	Ensures appropriate levels of feed, bedding, water and operational supplies are maintained at all times. Places orders/recommends changes as needed to Asst. Director of Operations and/or Business Manager. (E)
Works with UNMC researchers and their staff to facilitate animal related research.	5	Works closely with UNMC PI’s and their staff in matters related to the health and well-being of their research animals. Identifies space/housing issues and recommends solutions. (E)

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Limited budgetary responsibilities.

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Decisions made by the incumbent will have a large impact on CM and the UNMC research community. Faulty decisions could negatively impact on-going research projects threatening continued research funding.

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Vendors	External to UNMC	2-3 times a week	Works with and provides information to assist vendors during the repair/replacement of CM equipment and supplies.
UNMC Facilities Management and Planning	Internal to UNMC	2-3 times a week	Works with and assists Facilities personnel in the repair/replacement of building infrastructure.
Priniciple Investigators/Research staff	Internal to UNMC	Daily	Serves as a key liaison between the animal care team and research personnel, including Principal Investigators and research staff. Collaborates closely to proactively identify and resolve issues related to animal welfare, equipment functionality, procedural compliance, and staff training. Ensures smooth daily operations and supports the advancement of research goals through responsive and knowledgeable support.
Comparative Medicine staff	Internal to UNMC	Daily	Coordinates with Comparative Medicine staff to ensure consistent animal care practices, resolve operational issues and support all areas of Comparative Medicine in order to maintain high quality animal welfare and efficient research support.

Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Facility Manager or Operations Manager, who provides general oversight and guidance. Supervision is available both in person and remotely (e.g., by phone or email), ensuring support is accessible for decision-making, problem-solving, and operational coordination.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Yes

What types of employees do you supervise?:

Office/ Service,Temporary/ On-Call,Students

Type of Supervision Exercised:

Provides direct supervision to animal care staff, including assigning daily tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to established protocols and regulatory standards.
Oversees training and development, gives input on performance evaluations, and addresses personnel issues as needed.
May also provide guidance to temporary or student workers and assist in coordinating cross-functional efforts with other Comparative Medicine units.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Lab,Mechanical Facilities

Activity Frequency

Sit: Occasionally (1-33%)	Bending: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Continually (67-100%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Continually (67-100%)	Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Occasionally (1-33%)	Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%)	Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%)

If other, please explain:

n/a

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Frequently (34-66%) 11 - 20 lbs	Push: Frequently (34-66%) 21 - 40 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 100 lbs or more	Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 100 lbs or more

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

n/a

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): YES	Moving Machinery: YES
Animals (Category 3): YES	Biohazardous Material: YES
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: YES
Radiation/ Radioactive: YES	Noise: YES
Chemical Hazards: YES	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: YES
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

n/a

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: YES	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: YES	Protective Clothing: YES

If other protection, please explain:

exam gloves, heat resistant gloves, cut resistant gloves, chemical goggles, face shields, PAPR, N-95 respirator, full or half mask respirator, surgical mask, Tyvek suit, lab coats, disposable gowns, ear protection, hair bonnets, steel toed shoes, and shoe covers

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YES	Grasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: YES

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

n/a

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: YES
Hearing: YES	Distant Vision: YES
Sight: YES	Near Vision: YES
Color Vision: YES	Peripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential:

YES