Certified Animal Lab Technician - DMEI - Oklahoma Health Center

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Animal Lab Technician will be responsible for basic care for animals including observation, feeding, transporting and laboratory housekeeping.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
0 - 3 years of prior animal care experience in a laboratory, veterinary clinic or other related experience is required.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification required from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Valid unencumbered Oklahoma Driver's License.
Impeccable housekeeping skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication and informing
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Reliable and consistent attendance
Weekend and holiday rotations are required

Responsibilities

Maintains animal holding rooms and support areas to include, but not limited to, sanitizing and cleaning of all lab equipment.
Stocks supplies.
Performs a regimen of daily housekeeping tasks in common areas.
Performs weekly cage, wire and rack change-outs, including sterilization of all equipment and facilities.
Changes water, bedding and food on a set schedule.
Monitors daily health and environment in animal rooms.
Reports any problems or deviations to designated personnel.
Accurately records health and other information on breeding colony and provides accurate written record of daily animal room activity.
Performs other duties as assigned.