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Lead Tech-Vet Svcs Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Lead Tech-Vet Svcs

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 3/17/2026 - Expires: 4/16/2026

Job ID: 293284739

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Operations-: Supervise daily operations ensuring the facility's compliance with local, state and federal regulations and compliance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Schedule animal technicians and monitor workload to ensure all work is equally distributed as evenly as possible. Participate in IACUC, USDA and AAALAC reviews of the vivarium. Participate in developing policies, procedures and innovative techniques for the Veterinary Services Division and assist in developing annual budget, per diem rates and future strategic planning.

* Supervision- Prepare and administer employee annual evaluations. Provide training to new employees ensuring quality animal care and husbandry is provided to the animals in our stewardship. Make job requirements and goals for each position clear to employees and provide sufficient training to achieve the desired level of competency; document evidence of competence on a continuing basis. Participate in the selection and interviewing of laboratory animal technicians.

* Customer Service and Problem Solving- Being a resource for research staff for all facility operations related constraints or issues. Triage health cases and analyze trends and pattern that deserves veterinarian attention. Proactively analyze animal housing space usage and help management for informed decisions. Analyze the problems for root cause solutions. Evaluate facility practices and research animal procedures for compliance with SOPs and IACUC protocols. Maintain biosecurity for the facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

* Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field
* 6+ years of experience in the care and husbandry of laboratory animals, or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), or Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR)
* Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending
* Preferred: 3+ years of supervisory experience
* Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN concepts and operational efficiency

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Comparative Medicine

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$56,846.40 - $72,488.00

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

* Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

* Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

* One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

* Consistently certified as great place to work

* A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

* Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5