Lab Animal Technician 1

Overview

The is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Function / Duties of Position

The Laboratory Animal Technician 1 provides husbandry, health care and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individual’s knowledge. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal populations and care requirements, service requirements, and staffing needs, during regular and non-regular working hours, including weekends, holidays, or on an overtime basis. Duties must be performed in a professional manner and will require contact with investigative staff.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• With the proper training, conduct routine animal husbandry procedures, including but not limited to :
• Routine feeding and watering of animalsCapture, restraint, and transportation of animals in support of veterinary or investigative proceduresHandle, restraint, identification and sexing all common varieties of Laboratory animalsRoutine sanitization of animal primary housing, shelters, equipment and facilities. Includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, washing and disinfection of floors, walls, ceilings, sinks and other equipmentAssist with animal health management procedures, including animal treatment and diagnostic procedures such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collectionsAssist with facility maintenanceAssist with unloading and storing feed (feed bags weigh 25-50 lb each)Assist with group-housed animal capture ("roundup") and processingAssist with care of animals in the nurseryAssist with animal care and environmental enrichment activities that may be required on weekends, during non-regular working hours, or on an overtime basisInventory and request supplies
• Observe animals in all housing configurations, recognize abnormalities in physical condition or behavior, and report and record observations
• Recognize and report problems with facilities (., inappropriate room temperatures, leaking or broken water pipes, plugged drains, damaged surfaces, . Perform simple facility maintenance tasks, including but not limited to replacing drinking water valves, simple surface preparation and painting, replace lighting tubes or bulbs, etc.
• Operate equipment necessary to support the animal care and support mission of the Division, including but not limited to cage washers, floor scrubbers, autoclaves, pressures washers, scales and veterinary care instruments.
• Interact with the research investigative staff to accomplish their needs in a professional manner, with a service-oriented attitude.
• Other duties as assigned, to meet the goals of the Division

Required Qualifications

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tasks, handle, move, or restrain animals, collect samples, administer treatments, and perform other procedures

Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform (or learn to perform) basic animal husbandry and animal handling (using proper techniques), and health care procedures, including but not limited to feeding and sanitization procedures, animal capture and restraint, administration of medications, and collection of body fluids and tissues

All are welcome

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