Animal Care Facility Manager

WSU

Manage operations and animal care at the Integrated Vivarium Services. Overseeing staff, budgets, and compliance with research protocols at WSU Pullman.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePullman • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $4,942 - $7,567 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

oversee daily unit operations by supervising staff (10-15 employees)
managing budgets
implementing policies and procedures
allocating resources
ensuring meaningful results
providing, or coordinating, professional instruction for personnel in animal handling, restraint, euthanasia, equipment use, and other essential techniques
monitoring the physical condition of facilities and equipment
arranging repairs or maintenance as needed
developing or updating standard operating procedures to support evolving facility needs
offering in-depth training and oversight to faculty PIs and research staff
maintaining safety standards and animal health status while coordinating and supervising the proper handling of biohazardous waste

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field
three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license
Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment if necessary
Must abstain from wearing scented products or using scented products at work due to sensitivity of animals
Must be able to work weekends, after hours, and holidays as needed and directed by supervisor.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid sick and vacation leave
paid holidays
medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
retirement
deferred compensation
optional supplemental retirement accounts
training and development
employee tuition waiver

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Hard Skills & Tools

animal handlingrestraint techniqueseuthanasiaequipment usestandard operating proceduresbudget managementresource allocationbiohazardous waste handlingfacility maintenancetraining and oversight

Soft Skills

supervisionleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam managementattention to detailsafety awarenessadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in zoologyBachelor’s degree in animal scienceLaboratory Animal Technologist certification