Lab Animal Husbandry Technician

University of Oklahoma, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA
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Lab Animal Husbandry Technician - 
Job Number:
 212746 
Organization
: Comparative Medicine
Job Location
: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; may include weekends and holidays
Salary Range: Up to $21,632 annually, based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes 
Required Attachments: None 

Job Description

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Position Information: Responsible for the daily care of research animals, to include but not limited to cage cleaning and sanitation, handling and restraining animals, feeding, treatments, and facility maintenance.
 
Essential Duties:  
  • Observes animals for obvious abnormalities and reports to designated personnel. 
  • Transfers animals from soiled to clean enclosures, protecting individual identity of animals. 
  • Provides sanitation of equipment and animal cages to ensure cleanliness. 
  • Operates industrial cage washing machines. 
  • Prepares machines for startup and shut down.
  • Ensures all equipment, bedding, and cages are clean and in working condition. 
  • Reports any problems to designated personnel. 
  • Provides food and water to laboratory animals.
  • Follows safety procedures and requests assistance if wok deviates from routine to ensure standard policies and practices are followed.
  • Maintains assigned work areas in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) guidelines, and established standard operation procedures to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of the laboratory and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards.
  • Attends, as required, OU HSC and Comparative Medicine training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, blood-borne pathogens, and OSHA.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
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    Job Requirements

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    Education: High School Diploma or GED  
     
    Experience: None
     
    Department Preference:  

    • Oklahoma state driver’s license    

    • This is an entry-level position.

    • Any experience working with animals (lab or farm) would be helpful; but it is not required for this position.  

    Physical Requirements:  
    Due to the physical requirements of this position, the candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds
     
    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
    • Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
    • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to work independently and with a team.
    • Ability to identify, address issues and deficiencies, and implement effective solutions.
    • Ability to handle all types of animals.
    • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

     
    Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?- Yes
    Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) 
    Job Posting
    : Jul 27, 2021


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