Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

The University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), under the auspices of the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), supports the mission of providing humane animal care and facilitating biomedical research discoveries within the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

ULAR is seeking to hire an Animal Care Technician to work with the area Team Leader and Zone/Building Coordinator to provide daily care of laboratory animals. This includes feeding, watering, housing and sanitizing enclosures of animals as required by standard operating procedures for species. Other duties include observing and reporting health conditions and maintaining record systems and inventory of animals via electronic systems; maintaining supplies and sanitation of animal housing and procedure areas; and operating large equipment such as rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves.

Who will be successful? A successful technician can work autonomously as well as within a team, provide exceptional animal care service, and be flexible and adaptable performing in a variety of tasks. They are capable of multi-tasking, problem solving, time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They possess strong verbal and written communication skills. They have a high degree of manual dexterity, are able to be on their feet for most of the work shift and can frequently bend and stoop.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

Desired qualifications

• Six (6) months' work experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility.
• Current AALAS registration as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician.

Experience should be fully documented on the application form.

The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

Additional Information:

Salary

The minimum starting rate is $19.00 and will depend on the candidate's qualifications. ULAR provides additional opportunities to eligible employees to earn extra income based on performance, completion of certifications, reliable attendance, and shift differential pay for weekend work. Working shared weekends and holiday hours required.

Enjoy working in a culture that promotes work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership. The department encourages employee wellness with opportunities to participate in department-specific wellness activities. We work to develop our employees by offering continuing education and certification opportunities. And we also strive to promote from within whenever possible.

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

Starting Day One: Comprehensive Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Function: Animal Health and Care

Subfunction: Research Laboratory Animal Health

Career Band and Level: T1

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.