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Lab Animal Technician
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Job Description
Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT) at the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus provide basic husbandry and health surveillance to research animals. LAT’s work in a team environment and participate in group projects focused on improving team efficiency and individual growth.
Essential Duties :
- Observes animals for obvious abnormalities and reports to designated personnel.
- Transfers animals from soiled to clean enclosures, protecting the individual identity of animals.
- Provides sanitation of equipment and animal cages to ensure cleanliness.
- Operates industrial cage washing machines.
- Prepares machines for startup and shut down.
- Ensures all equipment, bedding, and cages are clean and in working condition.
- Reports any problems to designated personnel.
- Provides food and water to laboratory animals.
- Follows safety procedures and requests assistance if work deviates from routine to ensure standard policies and practices are followed.
- Maintains assigned work areas in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and established standard operating procedures to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of the laboratory and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards.
- Attends, as required, OU HSC and Comparative Medicine training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, blood-borne pathogens, and OSHA.
- May assume additional responsibilities based on individual experience, training, and interest.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Job Requirements
Required Education : High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience : None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Physical Requirements :
Department Preferences :
Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma : The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity / expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : YesSpecial Indications : Hiring contingent upon police records check
Job Posting
Sep 10, 2025