Animal Care Technician 2

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Job Title:
Animal Care Technician 2

Department:
ERIK | University Laboratory and Animal Resources

Job Description Overview

In support of The Ohio State University’s Research and Innovation activities, the selected candidate will work within Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) supporting the University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) mission of providing humane animal care and facilitating biomedical research discoveries.

The Animal Care Technician 2 will work in coordination with an area Zone Leader and Team Leaders working as a team member to provide daily care of laboratory animals including feeding, watering, housing, and sanitizing enclosures as required by standard operating procedures for species. Other tasks include observing and reporting health conditions and maintaining record systems and inventory of animal via electronic systems; maintaining supplies and sanitation of animal housing and procedure areas; and operating large equipment such as rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves. An Animal Care Technician 2 should be able to recognize and solve routine issues that occur without supervision and may serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

Required Education and Experience: Per Classified Civil Svc Classification Specifications, High school diploma or equivalent certificate; minimum of one (1) year work experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility.

Desired Education and Experience: Current AALAS registration as Laboratory Animal Technician or certification. Two to four years of experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility is preferred.

Position requires successful completion of a background check and employee health physical.

Function: Animal Health and Care

Subfunction: Research Laboratory Animal Health

Career Band and Level: T2

Additional Information:

Enjoy working in a culture that promotes work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership. The department encourages employee wellness with opportunities to participate in department-specific wellness activities. We work to develop our employees by offering continuing education and certification opportunities. And we also strive to promote from within whenever possible.

We have multiple openings to fill for this position. This job opportunity is a technical-level position. The minimum starting rate is $20.45 and will depend on the candidate's qualifications. ULAR provides additional opportunities to eligible employees to earn extra income based on performance, completion of certifications, reliable attendance, and shift differential pay for weekend work. Working shared weekends and holiday hours required.

Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Explore https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ for more information.

Location:
Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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