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About the Role

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is seeking an experienced, efficient, and organized Animal Facility Manager to oversee daily animal husbandry, facility management, and operational activities. This role provides leadership to supervisors and animal care staff, serves as a primary contact for disaster planning and emergency response, and develops training materials and SOPs.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage day-to-day husbandry and facility operations to ensure proper operation, sanitation, and maintenance of animal housing rooms, equipment, and support areas in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Oversee sanitation equipment (e.g., cage/rack washers, autoclaves) in coordination with staff.
Monitor HVAC systems and internal facility monitoring reports; take appropriate corrective action in coordination with engineering when parameters deviate from established standards.
Lead operational planning for emergency preparedness and disaster response, including maintaining the facility disaster plan and coordinating staff coverage during emergencies.
Serve on the after-hours and weekend on-call rotation.
Direct, mentor, and evaluate floor supervisors and animal care technicians, including preparing written performance programs and evaluations.
Oversee personnel management tasks, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, promotions, performance reviews, salary adjustments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities for staff.
Assist with departmental budget planning, operational projections, and cost-control measures.
Manage husbandry inventory (feed, bedding, enrichment, PPE), forecast supply needs, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Assist with vendor contracts, service agreements, and equipment procurement.
Oversee implementation and operational use of the Tick@Lab animal management software for census tracking.
Develop, review, revise, and enforce husbandry-related SOPs and work instructions.
Assist with site visit preparations for regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies.
Participate in IACUC semiannual facility inspections and track corrective actions to completion.
Collaborate with NYSPI Security, Safety Engineering, Infection Control, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Occupational Health offices.
Assist with planning and oversight of facility renovation and construction projects.
Maintain open channels of communication with faculty and research staff, proactively addressing concerns and implementing effective operational solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in laboratory animal facility operations.
Minimum of four (4) years of direct supervisory experience managing animal care personnel.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience overseeing facility HVAC systems, equipment maintenance and repair activities.
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), or equivalent certification (e.g., CALAS RMLAT or AALAS CMAR); LAT certification is acceptable if LATG is obtained within 12 months of hire.
Candidates holding a DVM may instead obtain AALAS certification within one year of hire.
Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing automated operational technology platforms.
Experience with Tick@Lab or comparable vivarium census management software.
Strong technical proficiency with HVAC systems, cage wash equipment, and facility environmental monitoring tools.

Skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and administrative capabilities
Experience with vivarium renovations
Experience overseeing facility systems and equipment maintenance and repairs
Ability to interface effectively with internal and external partners, including engineering, Human Resources, safety offices, faculty, and research staff.

Location

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years of experience in laboratory animal facility operations
4+ years of direct supervisory experience
3+ years of experience overseeing facility HVAC systems, equipment maintenance and repair activities

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master of Science (MS) degree in veterinary medicine, laboratory animal science, or a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience
DVM or PhD in a related field may substitute for up to three (3) years of the required experience
LATG certification or equivalent
DVM
Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) through AALAS

Salary/Compensations

$116,994-$139,388

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) promotes the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.
RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.
RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York.
Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.
To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.