Job summary
Performs basic animal care functionsMaintains a clean and safe working environmentAssists with monitoring facility environment
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Performs basic animal care functions including daily health observations and cage changing.• Performs routine medical treatments under the direction of the supervisor and veterinarian.• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas of facility per department SOP's.• Maintains quality control records.• Performs safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.• Assists with monitoring facility environment, notify supervisor of any problems detected.• Carries out all duties in compliance with standards of oversight bodies (AAALAC, PHS, etc.) and department SOP's.• Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively, and observing the Confidentiality of research needs.• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Must have effective communication skills and good attention to detail.• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently as well as with others.• Display industriousness, conscientiousness, and dependability.• The ability to be flexible and adjust to changing conditions/requirements is essential.• Prefer one (1) year of animal care experience in an animal lab environment, farm setting, veterinary clinic, or other related education or experience.• Experience working in fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail.• Regularly required to move about the animal lab facility; frequently lifts up to 50 pounds; pushes/pulls/and/or moves up to 500 pounds with assistance of a cart; occasionally required to climb or stoop.• Requires the ability to see.• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions.• Regularly exposed to animal dander, animal fecal material, and bedding material.• Potential risk of animal bites, scratches, and electrical shock.• The noise level is usually moderate.
Benefits
• Competitive salaries• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance• Minimum 8% company retirement contribution• Vacation and sick leave• Paid holidays• Onsite café• Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer• Free parking• Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer
