Position is 40 hours per week. Depending upon the schedule of other staff, the position could work any of the 7 days of the week.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
Animal Care Associate $15.00 - $18.25
Asst Lab Animal Tech $16.50 - $20.00
Lab Animal Tech $18.25 - $22.00
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should attach a resume, a letter of application, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.
About this Position
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.
Required Qualifications
High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Must have valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in animal care.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: 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, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. 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, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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