Director of Animal Welfare Services

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Director of Animal Welfare Services Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536910& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536910 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants Department: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins August 20, 2026; position open until filled Special Instructions to Applicants With your online application, please upload a resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the minimum requirements, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications. You will also be asked to enter the names and contact information of three professional references; candidates will be notified prior to contacting references. The position is full-time and located in Eugene, Oregon. Department Summary The University of Oregon (UO) holds the distinction of a "very high research activity" ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) serves as an advocate and catalyst within the University for expanding the range and impact of UO's research, scholarship, and creative endeavors. The OVPRI oversees sponsored programs, research compliance, technology transfer, research development, and administrative responsibility for numerous high-profile research centers and institutes and core research facilities, which provide opportunities for faculty across the university to collaborate on research efforts that are inherently interdisciplinary, and of significant societal importance. The OVPRI is committed to enhancing these efforts by providing operational support and administrative leadership for the UO's program for humane care and use of animals. Animal Welfare Services (AWS) is responsible for managing a centralized program of laboratory animal care compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations surrounding animal use in research, teaching, and testing, including but not limited to the Animal Welfare Act, the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and the U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training. Position Summary The Director of Animal Welfare Services (AWS) provides support to the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee) in the service of research excellence and compliance with legal requirements, and advice on best practices including organizing and maintaining IACUC communication and records. This position provides guidance to University of Oregon researchers on best practices for performing research that is compliant with all relevant animal care and use regulations and assists researchers in resolving barriers to compliance, including helping them develop protocols that are likely to obtain IACUC approval and guiding them through the approval process. The Director provides strategic leadership and vision and provides operational support for the Institutional Official and the IACUC to timely take all steps necessary to satisfy the requirements in applicable regulations and guidance, including the Animal Welfare Act and the Guide to the Care and Use of Animals. The Director facilitates cooperative agreements among the University...