Research Laboratory Animal Health Technician 3

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.

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.

Function: Animal Health and Care

Subfunction: Research Laboratory Animal Health

Career Level: T3

This job opportunity is a higher technical-level position. The targeted hourly hiring rate is $19.52 to $26.00. The offered rate will fall within this range based on internal equity, the candidate's qualifications and the unit's available budget being the primary determining factor. Working shared weekends and holiday hours required. The Ohio State University offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options. Explore https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ for more information.