Animal Support Technician I

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Support Technician position plays a key role in helping to support the functions of those caring for laboratory animals. This position does not work directly with the animals. Job duties include: 1. Performs cleaning, sanitization, and preparation of caging and accessories by processing dirty and clean cages and equipment for a variety of laboratory animal species in a timely manner. 2. Operates equipment including autoclaves, mechanical washers, bedding dispenser, per department SOPs. 3. Perform daily maintenance requirements of equipment as per SOPs and notify supervisor of any equipment malfunctions. 4. Sanitize all areas of facility per department SOPs. 5. Maintain quality control records. 6. Observe SOPs for traffic flow within facility to prevent cross-contamination. 7. Assist with monitoring facility environment, notify supervisor of any problems detected. 8. Receive and store incoming supplies; maintain storage room. 9. Performs all other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities: 1. Performs, as directed, safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed. 2. Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed. 3. Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively and observing the confidentiality of research needs. 4. Increases customer service knowledge, skill and ability by participating in departmental training program. 5. Delivers service that exceeds expectations by problem solving with other employees as appropriate 6. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• This is a busy work environment, which requires the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must have effective communication skills and good attention to detail.
• Must have ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently as well as with others, display industriousness, conscientiousness and dependability.
• The ability to be flexible and adjust to changing conditions/requirements is essential.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in animal care, janitorial or food service work beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, sanitization, and preparation of caging and accessories by processing dirty and clean cages and equipment for a variety of laboratory animal species in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment including autoclaves, mechanical washers, bedding dispenser, per department SOPs.
• Perform daily maintenance requirements of equipment as per SOPs and notify supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.
• Sanitize all areas of facility per department SOPs.
• Maintain quality control records.
• Observe SOPs for traffic flow within facility to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist with monitoring facility environment, notify supervisor of any problems detected.
• Receive and store incoming supplies; maintain storage room.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Performs, as directed, safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.
• Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed.
• Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively and observing the confidentiality of research needs.
• Increases customer service knowledge, skill and ability by participating in departmental training program.
• Delivers service that exceeds expectations by problem solving with other employees as appropriate
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
• All employees have access to our onsite caf, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more!
• Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro.

What This Job Offers

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