Research Colony Operations Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on750, Weaver Dairy Road, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27514, United States
About the Role
The Colony Manager serves as the operational backbone of the canine and swine research colonies at the Francis Owen Blood Research Laboratory (FOBRL). In this working leadership capacity, you will ensure predictable colony performance and uphold the highest standards of animal welfare. Your primary mission is to seamlessly integrate clinical care with research activities, acting as the bridge between study requirements and daily colony workflows.
You will function as the operational integrator of clinical, research, and colony systems, translating complex study needs into coordinated schedules, documentation, and resource optimization strategies. This role demands advanced technical expertise in emergency care, hemostasis management, and breeding execution, while simultaneously fostering a professional and transparent team culture.
Day in the Life
As a working leader, your day involves supervising technicians in animal care while providing hands-on guidance on critical procedures. You will collaborate closely with the Associate Director, Principal Investigators, veterinarians, and research teams to align colony operations with scientific goals. Key responsibilities include leading the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), managing electronic medical record (EMR) integration, and ensuring all activities meet rigorous regulatory compliance standards. Your work directly supports timely clinical decision-making and long-term program outcomes.
Work location
Work model: On-site
750, Weaver Dairy Road, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead daily operations of canine and swine research colonies to ensure predictable performance and animal welfare
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Emergency Care, Hemostasis Management, Breeding Execution, Sop Development, Electronic Medical Record, Emr, Iacuc, Usda, Aaalac, Dea.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or related field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Research Colony Operations Manager at UNC Health
What does a Research Colony Operations Manager at UNC Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Research Colony Operations Manager at UNC Health will lead daily operations of canine and swine research colonies to ensure predictable performance and animal welfare; coordinate colony workflows, scheduling, and documentation to support timely clinical decision-making; manage breeding execution, whelping, and maternal and neonatal care for large animal colonies; and supervise technicians involved in animal care, emergency response, and medication administration.
What are the requirements for this Research Colony Operations Manager role?expand_more
UNC Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Demonstrated veterinary technician experience supporting large animal clinical care and research procedures; Experience providing day-to-day direction, training and mentorship to technical staff; Ability to follow and support SOPs and work within regulated research environments (IACUC, USDA, AAALAC, DEA); Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or related field (or equivalent combination); Minimum four years of experience supporting large animal research or clinical programs; and Experience with canine and/or swine colony operations, including breeding coordination, whelping, maternal and neonatal care.