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Facility Manager, Preclinical Animal Surgery Core (PASC)

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$70,000 - $85,000

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Facility Manager, Preclinical Animal Surgery Core (PASC)

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Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Facility Manager, Preclinical Animal Surgery Core (PASC)
Classification Title Senior Research Support Specialist
Department JSMBS Office of Research Wide
Posting Number R260150
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64477
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N/E.79
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Facility Manager will support the development and operation of preclinical research core services within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The successful applicant will oversee daily operations related to surgical, physiological, behavioral, and neurophysiology service activities; provide technical consultation and training to investigators; perform specialized rodent surgical procedures; and maintain core instrumentation and recording platforms. The Facility Manager will ensure that all services are provided with a high degree of technical rigor, reproducibility, regulatory compliance, animal welfare oversight, and customer service.

Working closely with core leadership, the Facility Manager will assist with implementation of new technologies, development of user-training programs, implementation of fee-for-service operations, expansion of the user base, and growth of shared research infrastructure supporting the University at Buffalo research community.

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Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience performing survival rodent surgeries, including stereotaxic surgery.
  • Experience working under IACUC-approved animal protocols.
  • Experience with aseptic surgical technique, anesthesia monitoring, analgesia, and post-operative care.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and user requests.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience with advanced stereotaxic surgery approaches including intracranial injections, chronic implants, or cranial window preparations.
  • Experience with rodent vascular catheterization, telemetry implantation, or advanced physiological monitoring.
  • Experience training students, technicians, or investigators in animal surgical techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IACUC, IBC, EH&S, and laboratory animal regulatory requirements.
  • Experience managing or supporting a shared-resource core facility.
  • Experience with iLabs, cost-recovery models, service centers, or fee-for-service operations.
  • Familiarity with telemetry, fiber photometry, miniscope imaging, neurophysiology, or other in vivo neuroscience methodologies.
  • Experience developing SOPs, quality-control programs, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with investigators across diverse disciplines.
  • 2 or more years of experience in a biomedical science research lab setting.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-motivation while working independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at multiple levels with diverse audiences .
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $70,000 - $85,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Kathryn Levy
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Research Planning, Office of Biomedical Research
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-881-8295
Posting Dates
Posted 09/24/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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