Job Description:

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Adheres to all federal, state, local and Ohio University policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations regarding animal research
• Maintains sanitation programs for animal cages, equipment & housing systems
• Feeds & waters animals
• Plans & supervises work schedules of students & employees
• Manage breeding schedules and colonies
• Provides specialized technical assistance
• Observes, records & reports data on assigned animals & maintains record system for assigned area
• Responsible for ordering & receiving equipment and supplies for department
• Assists research staff with animal programs in assigned area; may set up laboratories, repair instruments, issue chemicals, supplies & animals; administers medication & collects specimens
• May conduct general public tours
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification and 18 months experience
• Advanced working knowledge of inventory & supervision
• Skill in restraint devices, basic animal procedures and ability to understand and follow programs of animal care
• Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form
• Work independently or with others
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Planning Unit: Vice President for Research

Department: Laboratory Animal Resources

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Ed Frebault, frebault@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

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