Lab Animal Technician

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

9d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for all animal care aspects. Cleans the animal’s cages, including washing bottles, changing bedding, and disinfecting the walls and floors. Maintains animal identification cards, feeds the animals, and observes and identifies animals with symptoms of illness or disease. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience Required - None.
• Ability to handle various types of research animals.
• Ability and willingness to follow and teach regulations on animal care.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating basis and travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - 5 years of experience working with animals.

Responsibilities

• Ensures animal care area is sanitary by disinfecting the walls and floors weekly.
• Feeds animals daily and observes and identifies symptoms of sick animals.
• Changes the animal’s bedding, cages, cage tops and water bottles daily.
• Maintains supply levels and animal identification cards.
• Communicates with investigators and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee as needed ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees