Certified Animal Lab Technician

3 days ago

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States OU Health Full time
Position Title:Certified Animal Lab Technician - DMEI - Oklahoma Health CenterDepartment:General OverheadJob Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • 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.

General Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
     

Experience Requirements

  • 0 - 3 years of prior animal care experience in a laboratory, veterinary clinic or other related experience is required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

  • 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

  • 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

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