Job Summary
The Laboratory Animal Care Technician supports research operations by providing routine care and husbandry for a range of laboratory animals. The role helps maintain a clean, safe environment and promotes animal well-being through attentive care, health monitoring, accurate documentation, and adherence to established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for laboratory research animals, including feeding and supplying fresh water.
- Clean cages and help maintain appropriate animal housing conditions.
- Observe animals and monitor their health, reporting or documenting relevant changes.
- Keep detailed and accurate records of care and observations.
- Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with approved protocols and instructions.
- Handle animals safely and follow detailed procedures consistently.
Qualifications
- Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and established protocols.
- Basic arithmetic skills for routine work and recordkeeping.
- Ability to handle animals safely and provide attentive care.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Direct experience working with animals is beneficial.
Oregon Health & Science University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
