Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Senior Manager, Vivarium Facility and Operations will be responsible for the overall program of barrier operations and management to ensure that animal care and housing are provided in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, PHS Policy, AAALAC accreditation standards, DEA regulations and CMRI policies and procedures. The Senior Manager oversees and manages the daily activities of the CMRI barrier animal facility to include all aspects of the barrier facility including husbandry, sanitation, animal care, animal procurement, animal biosecurity, facility operations, research support and physical plant. Develops and implements barrier facility procedures and policies. Interfaces with investigators and researchers to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to husbandry, facility, and animal procurement. Facilitates research activities of research personnel by providing routine orientation for new users of the facility and assisting other users with services or information. Schedules and prioritizes workload of ARC staff. Inspects the barrier facilities and animal environments in ARC to ensure that they meet acceptable standards. Provides barrier animal care/husbandry expertise and technical guidance. Ensures all departmental equipment is maintained in good working conditions and that ARC barrier facilities are maintained in a clean and orderly conditions. Promotes high standards of animal welfare and ensures that any veterinary or potential welfare issues are addressed in an expedited and professional manner.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

• Perform administrative duties related to barrier operations and research support within assigned area of responsibility including but not limited to:
• Manages the daily program operation of barrier facility.
• Supports all aspects of maintaining barrier animal facility program in compliance with PHS Policy, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, AAALAC International and all local, state, and federal requirements.

• Associate's Degree and 7 or more years experience Must have 8 years of rodent barrier lead management experience with a solid understanding of regulations, rodent barrier program operation and containment. Rodent barrier husbandry , specific pathogen free rodent handling, barrier health standards, genetically altered mouse breeding colonies, research conducted with hazardous agents and barrier research processes.
• Laboratory Animal Technologist
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level Required Upon Hire

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $39.95/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.