Senior Lab Animal Technician

The University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City has an opening for a full-time Senior Lab Animal Husbandry Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in clinical care of research animals, rodent health surveillance, and import/export coordination, and may also include cage cleaning and sanitation, handling and restraining animals, feeding, treatments, and facility maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED AND: 1 year of experience in animal care, veterinary assistance, laboratory research environment or related field.
Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to identify, address issues and deficiencies, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to safely handle, restrain and care for a variety of animal species.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
An American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting or moving cages, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Works in an animal facility.
Handling all types of animals which may bite and scratch.
Regular exposure to animals, animal dander, and waste materials.
May involve working in warm, humid, or odorous conditions due to animal housing and sanitation processes.
Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection.
Exposure to cleaning agents, disinfectants, and noise.

Responsibilities

Observes, feeds, transfers, and administers pharmaceuticals to laboratory animals, maintains laboratory, collects samples, and maintains records.
Observes animals for early manifestations of disease such as rapid or labored breathing, or lethargy and reports to designated personnel.
Provides food and water to laboratory animals
Transfers animals from soiled to clean enclosures, protecting individual identity of animals
Ensures laboratory has stable temperature, and humidity levels
Ensures all equipment, bedding, and cages are clean and in working condition
Reports any problems or deviations to designated personnel
Collects blood, tissue, or fluid samples from animals.
Restrains animals for examination or injection
Administers pharmaceutical or biological products through intramuscular, subcutaneous, oral, or topical route
Maintains records of all activities of the animal laboratory
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position