Laboratory Animal Technician 2

Laboratory Animal Technician 2

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
* We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff.
* In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
* Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20166978S

Job Description

Under general supervision, maintains sanitation & feeding program for animals; maintains record system for animals & supplies; assists Supervisor, staff & research workers with animal programs; acts as lead worker over Laboratory Animal Tech 1 and Laboratory Animal Aide.

Exposure to animal bites and animal diseases, laboratory animal urine, feces and blood, dust, water and occasional steam. Exposure to sanitation chemicals. Weekend and holiday work required.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Adheres to all federal, state, local and Ohio University policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations regarding animal research
• Maintains sanitation programs for animal cages, equipment & housing systems
• Feeds & waters animals
• Plans & supervises work schedules of students & employees
• Manage breeding schedules and colonies
• Provides specialized technical assistance
• Observes, records & reports data on assigned animals & maintains record system for assigned area
• Responsible for ordering & receiving equipment and supplies for department
• Assists research staff with animal programs in assigned area; may set up laboratories, repair instruments, issue chemicals, supplies & animals; administers medication & collects specimens
• May conduct general public tours
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification and 18 months experience
• Advanced working knowledge of inventory & supervision
• Skill in restraint devices, basic animal procedures and ability to understand and follow programs of animal care
• Read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form
• Work independently or with others
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Department
Laboratory Animal Resources

Pay Rate: Pay Range |06| $21.86 - $24.66

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Job Open Date
05/06/2026

Posting Close Date
05/31/2026

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Research

Work Schedule
This is a 40 hour per week position.
Primary Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Weekend and holiday rotation will be required. Overtime may be required at times as well.

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week, holiday and weekend work will be required at times.

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Ed Frebault, frebault@ohio.edu