Animal Care Associate 633729

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing daily animal husbandry tasks for all animal species maintained by Animal Resources. This includes feeding and watering animals, cleaning animal housing and equipment, and maintaining records. The role also includes performing daily animal health and veterinary care tasks as directed, such as monitoring animal health, collecting diagnostic samples, administering medications, and maintaining veterinary health records. Additionally, the position provides research support to OSU investigators by transporting animals, weighing animals, and collecting samples. Facility maintenance tasks, including general housekeeping and performing scheduled equipment preventive maintenance, are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Valid driver's license.
• Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program.
• Ability to pass respirator fit testing.
• Position involves exposure to dust and animal dander/allergens, and may be aggravating to persons suffering from allergies.
• This position is also heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Intermediate proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Advanced proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Two years of experience working in laboratory environment beyond that required for certification (for Laboratory Animal Supervisor role).
• Completion of OSU Training Services Leadership Development Program required after hire (for Laboratory Animal Supervisor role).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry related tasks for all animal species maintained by Animal Resources, including but not limited to: feeding/watering animals, cleaning of animal cages/pens/rooms/equipment, and maintaining animal housing/census records.
• Performs daily animal health/veterinary care tasks as directed, including but not limited to: daily monitoring of animal health status and reporting, collecting diagnostic samples/specimens, administering prescribed medications/treatments and maintaining veterinary health records.
• Provides research support to OSU investigators as required, including but not limited to: transporting animals, weighing animals, and collecting samples/specimens.
• Performs general animal facility custodial and maintenance tasks as directed, including but not limited to: general housekeeping of all animal facility support areas, and performing scheduled equipment preventive maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED