Animal Resources Team Leader
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Granite Heights, WI, United States
The Veterinary Medicine and Surgery department exists to serve MD Anderson research programs. Our primary aim is to provide the best possible veterinary care, facilities and services in support of the institutional animal care and use program, in keeping with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) accreditation standards.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Animal Resources Team Leader contributes directly to the institution’s research mission by supporting accredited animal care programs and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Animal Resources Team Leader works closely with supervisors and technical staff to maintain operational continuity and high standards across assigned areas.
The ideal candidate for the Animal Resources Team Leader role will demonstrate previous animal care experience and the ability to work onsite in conditions that include expected exposure to animal odors.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $25.74 — Midpoint $30.77 — Maximum $36.09 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week.
Typical work schedule: Onsite Monday – Friday with rotational weekends.
Work location: Texas Medical Center.
Why Us?
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Task Coordination & Documentation
Assist supervisors with direction for daily operations and task prioritization.
Support supervision, training, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Report daily operational, personnel, and administrative issues to the Animal Resource Supervisor.
Serve as backup for all husbandry and cage wash positions.
Participate in compliance functions including IACUC, AAALAC, and USDA activities.
Monitor electronic facility management systems.
Record data in appropriate hardcopy and electronic systems in a timely manner.
Document completion of assigned tasks using the electronic task management system.
Complete all written documentation clearly and legibly.
Daily Observations & Backup
Monitor assigned areas to ensure tasks are performed appropriately.
Perform routine duties of assigned personnel as needed.
Serve on rotation as weekend and holiday supervisor.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
Monitor overall facility conditions and report issues to the area supervisor.
Ensure equipment sanitization follows established schedules.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: An Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience
Required: Four years animal care experience in an animal hospital or clinic, research facility, or related field to include two years in specialized housing and/or technical procedures, or two years required experience with an Associate’s degree, or no experience required with a Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Prior animal care experience
Licenses and Certifications
Required: Laboratory Animal Technician certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science within 180 days, and any employee hired or rehired after September 1, 2012 must possess required certification
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 180287
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,550
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,075
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Animal Resources Team Leader contributes directly to the institution’s research mission by supporting accredited animal care programs and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Animal Resources Team Leader works closely with supervisors and technical staff to maintain operational continuity and high standards across assigned areas.
The ideal candidate for the Animal Resources Team Leader role will demonstrate previous animal care experience and the ability to work onsite in conditions that include expected exposure to animal odors.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $25.74 — Midpoint $30.77 — Maximum $36.09 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week.
Typical work schedule: Onsite Monday – Friday with rotational weekends.
Work location: Texas Medical Center.
Why Us?
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Task Coordination & Documentation
Assist supervisors with direction for daily operations and task prioritization.
Support supervision, training, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned personnel.
Report daily operational, personnel, and administrative issues to the Animal Resource Supervisor.
Serve as backup for all husbandry and cage wash positions.
Participate in compliance functions including IACUC, AAALAC, and USDA activities.
Monitor electronic facility management systems.
Record data in appropriate hardcopy and electronic systems in a timely manner.
Document completion of assigned tasks using the electronic task management system.
Complete all written documentation clearly and legibly.
Daily Observations & Backup
Monitor assigned areas to ensure tasks are performed appropriately.
Perform routine duties of assigned personnel as needed.
Serve on rotation as weekend and holiday supervisor.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance
Monitor overall facility conditions and report issues to the area supervisor.
Ensure equipment sanitization follows established schedules.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: An Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience
Required: Four years animal care experience in an animal hospital or clinic, research facility, or related field to include two years in specialized housing and/or technical procedures, or two years required experience with an Associate’s degree, or no experience required with a Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Prior animal care experience
Licenses and Certifications
Required: Laboratory Animal Technician certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science within 180 days, and any employee hired or rehired after September 1, 2012 must possess required certification
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 180287
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,550
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,075
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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