What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Associate 633729 position at Oklahoma State University?
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Jason Pogue, jason.pogue@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
The work schedule for this position is Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursday off. Shift is 8am-5pm, with one hour for lunch.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$15.00 - $30.00
Hourly
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
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
Laboratory Animal Technician - High school/GED and no previous experience required. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Intermediate proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Laboratory Animal Technologist - High school/GED and no previous experience required. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Advanced proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Laboratory Animal Supervisor - High school/GED and two years of experience working in laboratory environment beyond that required for certification. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Advanced proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Completion of OSU Training Services Leadership Development Program required after hire.
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Jason Pogue, jason.pogue@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
The work schedule for this position is Friday through Tuesday, with Wednesdays and Thursday off. Shift is 8am-5pm, with one hour for lunch.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$15.00 - $30.00
Hourly
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
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)
- Animal Care Associate - High school/GED and no previous experience required. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing.
Laboratory Animal Technician - High school/GED and no previous experience required. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Intermediate proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Laboratory Animal Technologist - High school/GED and no previous experience required. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Advanced proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Laboratory Animal Supervisor - High school/GED and two years of experience working in laboratory environment beyond that required for certification. Valid driver's license. Successfully pass enhanced background check and the Personnel Suitability Assessment for enrollment into the Federal Select Agent Program. Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Advanced proficiency in animal care as demonstrated by certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Completion of OSU Training Services Leadership Development Program required after hire.
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Position involves exposure to dust and animal dander/allergens, and may be aggravating to persons suffering from allergies. This position is also heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass respirator fit test.
- 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).
Salary : $15 - $30