Laboratory Animal Technologist

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Job Title:
Laboratory Animal Technologist

Department:
ERIK ULAR Administration and Fiscal

Job Description

In support of The Ohio State University’s Research and Innovation activities, the selected candidate will work within Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) supporting the University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) mission of providing humane animal care and facilitating biomedical research discoveries.

In coordination with an area Team Leader; the Laboratory Animal Technologist works as a high level team member to complete humane animal care and facility needs in one or various facilities. The individual in this role maintains record systems and inventory of animals in eprotocol and RFID systems, including transfers and animal order needs as assigned per facility; helps various team members feed and water animals as required by standard operating procedures for a variety of species; observes and reports abnormal conditions; performs rounds of specific animal facilities as directed; maintains sanitation of animal housing and research areas including cage wash; performs sterilization, disinfection, pest control; generates and/or maintains record keeping systems for animal care; Alerts appropriate team leader(s) of required area supply needs and other issues.

This is a higher-level lab animal care position and will require an individual to possess knowledge of various species and multiple and/or specific facility needs; position must be highly adaptable to varied operational conditions; may require to work weekend hours; position requires successful completion of a background check and employee health physical.

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs
Required Qualifications
Required:
Associate degree in Animal Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two (2) years work experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility; one (1) year experience providing  supervision of people or processes.
Desired:
Current AALAS registration or certification.

Additional Information:

Be a part of an exciting field that is growing at Ohio State. The hiring wage for this position is $19.52 to $22.00 per hour along with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. Working shared weekend and holiday hours is required. The Ohio State University offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options. Explore https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ for more information.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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