Oregon Health & Science University · 1 day ago
Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $31/hr
0+ years expOregon Health & Science University is dedicated to improving human health through nonhuman primate research. The Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1 will provide research support, routine health care, and animal husbandry for laboratory animals, ensuring their well-being and assisting in various veterinary procedures.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for, assist with, coordinate, and complete a large volume of tasks following various clearly defined and established research protocols and procedures, in support of laboratory animals used in research
Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of institution-wide animal care and use procedures
Implement established procedures and policies governing the safe and humane care and use of laboratory animals
Safely perform (using proper techniques) standard veterinary procedures, including but not limited to venipuncture, medication dose calculations, administration of medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes; collect body fluids
Participate in general animal health surveillance by observing animals in all housing configurations, recognizing abnormalities in physical condition or behavior, and reporting and recording observations to the clinical veterinarian or research staff
Perform animal health procedures such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collections
Capture, restrain, identify, and sex common varieties of laboratory animals, and the transport animals in support of veterinary, husbandry or investigative procedures
Feed and water animals
Sanitize animal primary housing, shelters, equipment and facilities (sweep, mop, scrub, wash and disinfect floors, walls, ceilings, sinks and other equipment)
Assist with facility maintenance (e.g., replace drinking water valves; simple surface preparation and painting, replace lighting bulbs or tubes, etc.)
Unload and store feed bags(25-50 lbs. each)
Assist with group-housed animal capture ('roundup') and animal processing
Provide care of animals in the nursery
Operate equipment (including but not limited to cage washers, floor scrubbers, autoclaves, pressure washers, scales and veterinary care instruments)
Complete and submit data processing forms
Assist with acquisition and maintenance of all appropriate regulatory, research, and animal records and reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Six months experience providing husbandry for animals paid or voluntary (i.e., watering, feeding, changing bedding, housing, checking animal's health, etc.). As an on-the-job trained position, it is not required to have prior experience with laboratory animals. Basic knowledge of the care of animals can be demonstrated through the care of pets, farm animals or 4-H animals
Professional and service-oriented attitude
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner
Ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical procedures (including ability to accurately calculate medication dosages)
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform (or learn to perform) basic animal husbandry and animal handling (using proper techniques)
Ability to use computer keyboard
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
Possession of a valid Driver's License and ability to drive DCM/ONRPC vehicles on and off campus as required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
18 months experience in the health care of experimental animals in a research setting and/or as a veterinary technician or assistant highly preferred
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT), or equivalent combination of training and experience desired
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
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Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
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Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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