Veterinary Research/Health Technician 2
Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, OR, United States
Veterinary Research/Health Technician 2
Location: US-OR-Beaverton
Department Overview
The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and a 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.
Function/Duties of Position
Provide research support, routine health care, and husbandry for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to perform research support tasks, routine health care, and manual and technical husbandry tasks directly related to the care of laboratory animals. Duties vary with animal populations and staffing needs, may include weekends, holidays, and overtime, and require professional interaction with investigative staff.
Research Support Services
Responsible for, assist with, coordinate, and complete a large volume of tasks following clear research protocols and procedures for laboratory animals.
Participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of institution-wide animal care and use procedures.
Implement procedures and policies governing the safe and humane care and use of laboratory animals.
Safely perform standard veterinary procedures using proper techniques, including venipuncture, medication dose calculations, and administration of medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes; also collect body fluids.
Animal Health Care Services
Participate in general animal health surveillance by observing animals in all housing configurations, recognizing abnormalities, and reporting 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 transport animals in support of veterinary, husbandry, or investigative procedures.
Animal Husbandry
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; surface preparation and painting; replace lighting bulbs or tubes).
Unload and store feed bags (25–50 lbs. each).
Assist with group-housed animal capture (“roundup”) and animal processing.
Provide care for animals in the nursery.
Operate equipment such as cage washers, floor scrubbers, autoclaves, pressure washers, scales, and veterinary care instruments.
Other Responsibilities
Complete and submit data processing forms.
Use computer keyboard to access and input information from the computerized animal record files.
Assist with acquisition and maintenance of all regulatory, research, and animal records and reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED,
AND
Two years of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician level (ALAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment;
OR
One year of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment;
OR
An equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science, preferably in related field such as Animal Sciences, Biology, or Physiology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professional and service-oriented attitude.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors, and co-workers positively and constructively.
Ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical procedures, including accurate calculation of medication dosages.
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform basic animal husbandry and handling using proper techniques.
Ability to use a computer keyboard.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with technical and professional staff.
Licenses/Certifications
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT)
OR
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) (no experience required).
A valid Driver's License and ability to drive DCM/ONPRC vehicles on and off campus.
May be required to complete an FBI security risk assessment.
Additional Details
Working Conditions
Daily work may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, working outdoors, and climbing stairs to corral observation towers.
Perform work in covered and uncovered areas that are not environmentally controlled.
Work in areas where there is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids.
Work where there is risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals.
Work in areas or conditions that require fit testing and use of an N-95 respirator; may involve work inside an ABSL3 facility.
Physical Conditions
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform basic animal husbandry and animal handling using proper techniques.
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and lift objects weighing approximately 19 kg (42 lbs) to approximately shoulder height.
Able to push and pull heavy wheeled equipment such as cage racks and loaded carts.
Able to move unassisted through various animal housing areas located in several separate buildings, indoor and outdoor.
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform health care procedures, including feeding, sanitization, animal capture, restraint, administration of medications, and collection of body fluids and tissues.
Benefits
Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
$50,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above‑market pension plans to choose from.
Vacation – up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
Sick Leave – up to 96 hours per year.
9 paid holidays per year.
Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare service discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Regular schedule includes 2 consecutive days off, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and may include weekends and/or voluntary and mandatory overtime and holiday work schedules.
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Location: US-OR-Beaverton
Department Overview
The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and a 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.
Function/Duties of Position
Provide research support, routine health care, and husbandry for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to perform research support tasks, routine health care, and manual and technical husbandry tasks directly related to the care of laboratory animals. Duties vary with animal populations and staffing needs, may include weekends, holidays, and overtime, and require professional interaction with investigative staff.
Research Support Services
Responsible for, assist with, coordinate, and complete a large volume of tasks following clear research protocols and procedures for laboratory animals.
Participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of institution-wide animal care and use procedures.
Implement procedures and policies governing the safe and humane care and use of laboratory animals.
Safely perform standard veterinary procedures using proper techniques, including venipuncture, medication dose calculations, and administration of medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes; also collect body fluids.
Animal Health Care Services
Participate in general animal health surveillance by observing animals in all housing configurations, recognizing abnormalities, and reporting 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 transport animals in support of veterinary, husbandry, or investigative procedures.
Animal Husbandry
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; surface preparation and painting; replace lighting bulbs or tubes).
Unload and store feed bags (25–50 lbs. each).
Assist with group-housed animal capture (“roundup”) and animal processing.
Provide care for animals in the nursery.
Operate equipment such as cage washers, floor scrubbers, autoclaves, pressure washers, scales, and veterinary care instruments.
Other Responsibilities
Complete and submit data processing forms.
Use computer keyboard to access and input information from the computerized animal record files.
Assist with acquisition and maintenance of all regulatory, research, and animal records and reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED,
AND
Two years of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician level (ALAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment;
OR
One year of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment;
OR
An equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science, preferably in related field such as Animal Sciences, Biology, or Physiology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professional and service-oriented attitude.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors, and co-workers positively and constructively.
Ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical procedures, including accurate calculation of medication dosages.
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform basic animal husbandry and handling using proper techniques.
Ability to use a computer keyboard.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with technical and professional staff.
Licenses/Certifications
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT)
OR
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) (no experience required).
A valid Driver's License and ability to drive DCM/ONPRC vehicles on and off campus.
May be required to complete an FBI security risk assessment.
Additional Details
Working Conditions
Daily work may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, working outdoors, and climbing stairs to corral observation towers.
Perform work in covered and uncovered areas that are not environmentally controlled.
Work in areas where there is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids.
Work where there is risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals.
Work in areas or conditions that require fit testing and use of an N-95 respirator; may involve work inside an ABSL3 facility.
Physical Conditions
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform basic animal husbandry and animal handling using proper techniques.
Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and lift objects weighing approximately 19 kg (42 lbs) to approximately shoulder height.
Able to push and pull heavy wheeled equipment such as cage racks and loaded carts.
Able to move unassisted through various animal housing areas located in several separate buildings, indoor and outdoor.
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform health care procedures, including feeding, sanitization, animal capture, restraint, administration of medications, and collection of body fluids and tissues.
Benefits
Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
$50,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two separate above‑market pension plans to choose from.
Vacation – up to 200 hours per year dependent on length of service.
Sick Leave – up to 96 hours per year.
9 paid holidays per year.
Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare service discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts to local and national businesses.
Regular schedule includes 2 consecutive days off, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and may include weekends and/or voluntary and mandatory overtime and holiday work schedules.
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