Senior Laboratory Animal Health Technician

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Job Title: Senior Laboratory Animal Health Technician Department: ERIK | ULAR Administration and Fiscal Job Overview Under general supervision of licensed veterinarian, the Senior Laboratory Animal Health Technician provides advanced technical support for the care and treatment of animals including rodents and large animals in a clinical environment, may supervise lower level technicians, may provide expertise in specialty area; oversees and instructs veterinary medicine students and lower level technicians in clinical and treatment procedures, demonstrates and supervises execution of ordered treatments and diagnostic procedures; orients, demonstrates, supervises and assists with aseptic procedures and animal restraint; coordinates treatment plans with veterinarian and researchers, and consults IACUC protocol for compliance oversight; communication with investigators, graduate students, and staff regarding health concerns, and / or husbandry issues; provides technical services for investigators including blood and tissue collection and anesthetic induction; prepares and submits charges for services rendered, completes medical records, provides rodent handling and technical training for investigators, technicians, and students; provides surgical support to include but not limited to patient preparation, equipment set up, anesthetic monitoring, and patient recovery; other duties as assigned. The position will be full time including shared weekend responsibilities. Require successful completion of background check and post-hire physical. Potential exposure to sharps, rabies, irritating chemicals, zoonotic diseases, animal inflicted injury, and anesthetic gases. This role will provide clinical and medical treatment core support to rodents and large animals. Working shared weekends and holiday hours required. In support of The Ohio State University's Research and Innovation activities, the selected candidate will work within Enterprise for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge (ERIK) to support the University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) and Office of Attending Veterinarian (OAV) mission of providing humane animal care and facilitating biomedical research discoveries. Required Qualifications Associate's degree and certification in veterinary technology. Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Desired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in biology or animal sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current AALAS registration or certification. Minimum two (2) years of experience working in laboratory animal medicine Animal care experience and rodent handling experience Excellent organization and communication skills. We strongly encourage applicants submit both a resume and a cover letter. Additional Information: The pay range for this job profile is $25.87 - $32.33. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on multiple factors including internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Join the Research Development Office within 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 Function: Animal Health and Care Subfunction: Research Laboratory Animal Health Career Band and Level: Clinical 2 Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. 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