Senior Lab Animal Technician

University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

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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. Duties: Observes, feeds, transfers, and administers pharmaceuticals to laboratory animals, maintains laboratory, collects samples, and maintains records.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees