Project Manager - Laboratory Animal Care & Veterinary Services Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee laboratory animal care and veterinary support services at a federal research facility. This position is responsible for personnel management, daily contract operations, regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality animal care and research support services. Key Responsibilities Supervise animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, cage wash technicians, and veterinary professionals. Manage staffing, scheduling, employee performance, recruitment, training, and workforce assignments. Oversee contract operations, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contractual requirements. Monitor contract deliverables, performance metrics, and operational reports. Ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, IACUC requirements, AAALAC standards, and established SOPs. Coordinate animal care, veterinary services, and research support involving rodents, nonhuman primates, swine, ferrets, and other laboratory species. Collaborate with government representatives, veterinary leadership, and research personnel. Support inspections, quality assurance, employee training, and continuous process improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience supervising personnel in laboratory animal care, veterinary services, or research operations. Knowledge of animal welfare regulations, laboratory operations, and compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with federal government contracts and PWS requirements preferred. AALAS certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Additional Requirements Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Secret security clearance; employment is contingent upon meeting all facility access requirements. Flexibility to support weekend coverage and operational emergencies as needed. Preferred Attributes

• Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe tribal preference candidate preferred. Bakinaw offers an excellent benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): "The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, in accordance with the spirit of PL. 93-638, adopted January 4, 1975, will provide preference to Native Americans meeting minimum position qualifications who have equal qualifications for the position(s) to those of other applicants. Are you a Member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, a direct descendant of members of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, or a member of a federally recognized Tribe indigenous to the U.S. or Canada?"

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

AALAS or PMP Certificate (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Required)

Work Location:

In person