A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in raising and caring for animals used in development of pharmaceutical products in pharmaceutical research and manufacturing facility. Respnsibilities include:

• Visits animal maintenance areas and observes and discusses animal care, such as feeding, treatment, and breeding, with workers to identify problems or recommend changes.
• Prepares reports that indicate activity of unit, such as purchases, absenteeism of workers, and animal treatment.
• Contacts approved vendors to order and schedule arrival of animals, animal food, and equipment.
• Trains and observes workers in job duties and safety precautions.
• Contacts designated personnel to recruit new personnel or for repair of equipment.
• Performs other duties as described under supervisor master title.