Animal Care Technician

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks an Animal Care Technician to join the ULAR Administration and Fiscal team. You will provide daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, housing, sanitation, and record-keeping.

You will operate equipment and support health monitoring in a dynamic research environment. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Six (6) months’ work experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility.
• Current AALAS registration as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care of laboratory animals: feeding, watering, housing and sanitation of enclosures.
• Observe health conditions and report findings; maintain accurate records and inventory via electronic systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as rack washers, tunnel washers and autoclaves.
• Support a team and adapt to varying tasks; ensure safety and compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AALAS registration (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician)

Job description

Animal Care Technician

Department: ERIK | ULAR Administration and Fiscal

The University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR), under the auspices of the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), supports the mission of providing humane animal care and facilitating biomedical research discoveries within the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. ULAR is seeking to hire a Animal Care Technician to work with the area Team Leader and Zone/Building Coordinator to provide daily care of laboratory animals. This includes feeding, watering, housing and sanitizing enclosures of animals as required by standard operating procedures for species. Other duties include observing and reporting health conditions and maintaining record systems and inventory of animals via electronic systems; maintaining supplies and sanitation of animal housing and procedure areas; and operating large equipment such as rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves.

Who Will Be Successful?

A successful technician can work autonomously as well as within a team, provide exceptional animal care service, and be flexible and adaptable performing in a variety of tasks. They are capable of multi-tasking, problem solving, time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They possess strong verbal and written communication skills. They have a high degree of manual dexterity, are able to be on their feet for most of the work shift and can frequently bend and stoop.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certificate.

Desired Qualifications

Six (6) months’ work experience providing direct care for animals in a program setting or facility. Current AALAS registration as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician. Experience should be fully documented on the application form. The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.

Additional Information:

Salary The minimum starting rate is $19.00 and will depend on the candidate's qualifications. ULAR provides additional opportunities to eligible employees to earn extra income based on performance, completion of certifications, reliable attendance, and shift differential pay for weekend work. Working shared weekends and holiday hours required.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Enjoy working in a culture that promotes work/life balance, peer collaboration, autonomy, and supportive leadership.

The department encourages employee wellness with opportunities to participate in department-specific wellness activities.

We work to develop our employees by offering continuing education and certification opportunities.

And we also strive to promote from within whenever possible.

We have multiple openings to fill for this position.

This job opportunity is a technical-level position.

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

Starting Day One:

Comprehensive Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/.

Animal Health and Care

Subfunction: Research Laboratory Animal Health

Career Band and Level: T1

Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you.

We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.