"Senior Animal Lab Technician"

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City has an opening for a full-time Senior Lab Animal Husbandry Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in clinical care of research animals, rodent health surveillance, and import/export coordination, and may also include cage cleaning and sanitation, handling and restraining animals, feeding, treatments, and facility maintenance.

Duties:

• Observes, feeds, transfers, and administers pharmaceuticals to laboratory animals, maintains laboratory, collects samples, and maintains records.
• Observes animals for early manifestations of disease such as rapid or labored breathing, or lethargy and reports to designated personnel.
• Provides food and water to laboratory animals
• Transfers animals from soiled to clean enclosures, protecting individual identity of animals
• Ensures laboratory has stable temperature, and humidity levels
• Ensures all equipment, bedding, and cages are clean and in working condition
• Reports any problems or deviations to designated personnel
• Collects blood, tissue, or fluid samples from animals.
• Restrains animals for examination or injection
• Administers pharmaceutical or biological products through intramuscular, subcutaneous, oral, or topical route
• Maintains records of all activities of the animal laboratory
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Job Requirements

Required education: High School Diploma or GED AND:

• 1 year of experience in animal care, veterinary assistance, laboratory research environment or related field

Skills:

• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to identify, address issues and deficiencies, and implement effective solutions
• Ability to safely handle, restrain and care for a variety of animal species
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Certifications:

• An American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis.
• Walk, reach, bend, and stoop.

Environment:

• Work in an animal facility handling all types of animals which may bite or scratch.
• Exposure to odors, animal dander, and a dirty environment.

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Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Nov 4, 2025

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