Princeton University needs to ensure the implementation, upgrade, system administration, integration, and maintenance of all technical infrastructure and systems that support research operations, animal life and safety, and laboratory animal business operations across multiple locations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems management, and support, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing critical infrastructure systems, ideally in a regulated research or healthcare environment.
- Strong experience in managing systems supporting life safety, security, and compliance in animal research facilities.
- Experience with data analytics and reporting systems.
- Familiarity with lab animal research standards, including regulatory requirements (AAALAC, USDA, FDA, IACUC).
- Experience managing technical operations across multiple locations, both on-campus and off-campus.
- Knowledge of systems integration, network management, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing management of critical infrastructure and systems (e.g. Huron, TOPAZ Elements, etc) that support the operation of lab animal research facilities, including animal life support, environmental control, and safety systems.
- Manage lab animal research facility-based software solutions, including tracking, monitoring, and reporting systems for animal care, research data, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of mission-critical infrastructure, including server environments, networks, workstations, and cloud solutions.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for all critical infrastructure across multiple sites, both on-campus and off-campus.
- Manage and execute software and hardware integrations with research, operations, and other campus systems to ensure seamless functionality across multiple platforms and locations.
- Enable change management processes, ensuring that new systems, software updates, and hardware changes are thoroughly evaluated, tested, and implemented with minimal disruption to daily operations across all facilities.
- Apply IT best practices for service delivery, system lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure and software solutions across multiple facilities.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong team management and mentorship skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, especially with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities across different locations.
- A problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
