Animal Resource Equipment Supervisor, Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Animal Resource Equipment Supervisor, Animal Resources Center ---- Hiring Department: Animal Resources Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose Oversees daily cage wash operations, including personnel supervision, and provides hands-on tier-one technical support for repairs and routine maintenance of equipment throughout the animal research facility to ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuity of animal care services. Responsibilities Cage Wash and ARC Equipment Operations Oversee and coordinate cage wash operations and equipment maintenance across multiple vivarium locations to ensure efficient, consistent sanitation and performance. Coordinate cage wash production using tunnel washers, rack washers, autoclaves, dump stations, bottle-filling systems, and associated equipment. Coordinate production workflows and communicate resource needs to leadership to ensure cage and equipment demands are met on schedule. Conduct scheduled facility audits to verify cagewash operations, ARC equipment functionality, and compliance with maintenance standards, and to confirm that checklists, logs, records, and documentation are accurate and complete. Evaluate workflows and implement process improvements to optimize production throughput, resource utilization, and operational efficiency. Monitor ARC equipment performance. Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance as assigned. Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform repairs and escalation as needed. Coordinate internal service calls and external vendor calls at the direction of ARC management. Initiate and track ARC work orders and service tickets, ensuring equipment issues are documented and prioritized. Coordinate the transport and distribution of cage wash supplies and equipment between facilities to support operational requirements and meet changing demands. Ensure cage wash facility sanitation, safety checks, and temperature and steam monitoring. Assess and remove damaged or unusable supplies and coordinate disposal. Works closely with the Operations Assistant Director to assist with equipment maintenance and repairs. Supervision Provide direct supervision and operational leadership for cage wash personnel across assigned facilities, promoting accountability, staff development, safety, and consistent performance. Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise cage wash personnel. Conduct performance evaluations, support employee development, and administer corrective actions in accordance with institutional policies. Provide daily direction and prioritize assignments to ensure staffing and operational needs are met across multiple locations. Assist in reviewing and auditing cage wash SOPs for technical accuracy, clarity, and alignment with operational practices. Effectively leads the cage wash team by providing guidance and continued professional development. Safety and Compliance Ensure cage wash operations comply with university safety policies, applicable federal and state regulations, and relevant vivarium standards. Maintain accurate records of sanitation cycles, autoclave validation, equipment monitoring, safety inspections, and other required operational activities. Ensure staff understand and follow ap