What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Associate - Lab Animal Technologist position at Oklahoma State University?
Animal Husbandry - Perform daily animal husbandry related tasks for all animal species maintained by Animal Resources, including but not limited to: feeding/watering animals, cleaning of animal cages/pens/rooms/equipment, and maintaining animal housing/census records.
Animal Health - Performs daily animal health/veterinary care tasks as directed, including but not limited to: daily monitoring of animal health status and reporting, collecting diagnostic samples/specimens, administering prescribed medications/treatments and maintaining veterinary health records.
Research Support - Provides research support to OSU investigators as required, including but not limited to: transporting animals, weighing animals, and collecting samples/specimens.
Facility Maintenance - Performs general animal facility custodial and maintenance tasks as directed, including but not limited to: general housekeeping of all animal facility support areas, and performing scheduled equipment preventive maintenance.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include a resume, a cover letter, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Successfully pass appropriate background screenings
Successfully pass the enhanced background check and Personnel Suitability Assessment needed for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program
Ability to pass respirator fit testing
Ability to meet physical requirements as listed on job description
Preferred Qualifications:
High School/GED. Advanced proficiency in animal care.
Certification of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
Animal Health - Performs daily animal health/veterinary care tasks as directed, including but not limited to: daily monitoring of animal health status and reporting, collecting diagnostic samples/specimens, administering prescribed medications/treatments and maintaining veterinary health records.
Research Support - Provides research support to OSU investigators as required, including but not limited to: transporting animals, weighing animals, and collecting samples/specimens.
Facility Maintenance - Performs general animal facility custodial and maintenance tasks as directed, including but not limited to: general housekeeping of all animal facility support areas, and performing scheduled equipment preventive maintenance.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include a resume, a cover letter, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Successfully pass appropriate background screenings
Successfully pass the enhanced background check and Personnel Suitability Assessment needed for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program
Ability to pass respirator fit testing
Ability to meet physical requirements as listed on job description
Preferred Qualifications:
High School/GED. Advanced proficiency in animal care.
Certification of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
