Lab Animal Technician 1

Oregon Health & Science University•Beaverton, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Laboratory Animal Technician 1 is to provide husbandry, health care and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individuals knowledge. The Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS)houses approximately 5300 non-human primates, and approximately 1500 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis. The animals are housed in 8 buildings and 17 outdoor enclosures, on the ONPRC/OHSU campus. There are approximately 60 employees who are responsible for providing care of research animals.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the care of animals can be demonstrated through care of household pets, farm animals, or 4-H animals.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff.
Ability to assist with research support at the level that the individual is trained. Research support must be performed in a professional manner and will require contact with investigative staff.
Ability to perform general animal husbandry duties and assist investigative staff with needs as requested.
A valid Driver's License and the ability to drive ARRS/ONPRC vehicles on and off campus.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED; and master of principles and concepts that are taught on the job.
6 months’ related experience with animals, OR Certification at the Assistant laboratory animal Technician level (ALAT) OR 2 years of indirect laboratory animal experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine animal husbandry procedures, including but not limited to: Routine feeding and watering of animals.
Capture, restraint, and transportation of animals in support of veterinary or investigative procedures.
Handle, restraint, identification and sexing all common varieties of Laboratory animals.
Routine sanitization of animal primary housing, shelters, equipment and facilities. Includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, washing and disinfection of floors, walls, ceilings, sinks and other equipment.
Assist with animal health management procedures, including animal treatment and diagnostic procedures such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collections.
Assist with facility maintenance.
Assist with unloading and storing feed (feed bags weigh 25-50 lb each).
Assist with group-housed animal capture ("roundup") and processing.
Assist with care of animals in the nursery.
Assist with animal care and environmental enrichment activities that may be required on weekends, during non-regular working hours, or on an overtime basis.
Inventory and request supplies.
Observe animals in all housing configurations, recognize abnormalities in physical condition or behavior, and report and record observations.
Recognize and report problems with facilities (i.e., inappropriate room temperatures, leaking or broken water pipes, plugged drains, damaged surfaces, etc.).
Perform simple facility maintenance tasks, including but not limited to replacing drinking water valves, simple surface preparation and painting, replace lighting tubes or bulbs, etc.
Operate equipment necessary to support the animal care and support mission of the Division, including but not limited to cage washers, floor scrubbers, autoclaves, pressures washers, scales and veterinary care instruments.
Interact with the research investigative staff to accomplish their needs in a professional manner, with service-oriented attitude.
Other duties as assigned.