Lab Animal Technician 1
On-siteBeaverton, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine animal husbandry procedures including feeding, watering, and sanitization of housing, equipment, and facilities. Capture, restrain, and transport animals for veterinary or investigative procedures while handling identification and sexing tasks. Assist with animal health management such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collections, plus facility maintenance and feed unloading. Observe animals for behavioral or physical abnormalities, report facility issues, and operate support equipment like cage washers and autoclaves. Interact with research investigative staff to meet their needs. Work a 7:30am to 4:00pm schedule with weekend availability and overtime opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of the care of animals can be demonstrated through care of household pets, farm animals, or 4-H animals.
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff.
- Ability to assist with research support at the level that the individual is trained.
- Research support must be performed in a professional manner and will require contact with investigative staff.
- Ability to perform general animal husbandry duties and assist investigative staff with needs as requested.
- A valid Driver's License and the ability to drive ARRS/ONPRC vehicles on and off campus.
Desired Qualifications
- Advancement requires High School Diploma or GED; and master of principles and concepts that are taught on the job.
- 6 months' related experience with animals, OR Certification at the Assistant laboratory animal Technician level (ALAT) OR 2 years of indirect laboratory animal experience.
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