The employee must be able to: Read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols, Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation to ensure reliable tracking, reporting, and consistent execution of service agreements, Have sufficient visual acuity, manual dexterity, and attention to detail to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species-specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns, perform technical procedures (ex: animal identification methods), safely handle and restrain animals, and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies, Negotiate around equipment within close quarters, and move between rooms, workspaces, and facilities, Wear facility specific personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S, Work directly with live or dead animals, and clean or soiled bedding and caging, Receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas, in accordance with DLAR and/or EH&S policies and practices, Successfully enroll in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) and other medical surveillance/immunization programs, Accurately and effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing, Perform computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g., email, Word, Excel) and DLAR systems (ex: CAMs), and genotype management systems, Follow written and verbal instructions, Euthanize animals under the guidance of a veterinarian. Responsibilities include: Direct and oversee all aspects of the rodent breeding program, ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery, Develop and implement strategies to expand program utilization and align services with institutional research needs, Establish and maintain relationships with investigators to understand research needs, align breeding strategies accordingly, and develop service agreements, Produce reports on program performance, including utilization, productivity, financial metrics, and service gaps, and identify opportunities for improvement, Provide direct supervision of breeding program's coordinators and animal care technicians, including monitoring performance, and provide coaching, training, and professional development.