Sr. Lab Animal Technician
Sr. Lab Animal Technician
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The Senior Laboratory Animal Technician (SLAT) at the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus plays a vital role in supporting campus research by providing high-quality animal care and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal regulations. This position is part of a collaborative service-driven team that values integrity continuous improvement and professional development. SLATs contribute to a positive work environment by mentoring junior staff participating in team initiatives and upholding the highest standards of animal welfare.
Essential Duties:
- Monitor and assess animal health daily identifying early signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns to the veterinarian.
- Provide routine husbandry including feeding watering and enrichment in accordance with established protocols.
- Perform cage changes and maintain clean species-appropriate housing while preserving animal identification and minimizing stress.
- Ensure environmental parameters (temperature humidity lighting) are within acceptable ranges and report deviations promptly.
- Assist with sample collection (e.g. blood tissue fluids) and provide technical support for research procedures as needed.
- Administer medications or treatments under veterinary guidance via various routes (e.g. oral subcutaneous intramuscular).
- Safely restrain animals for examination injection/treatment or transport.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of animal care health observations and facility operations.
- Participate in team-based projects and various other duties aimed at improving operational efficiency and animal welfare.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
This position supports weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
Required Education:High School Diploma or GED AND:
- 12 months experience caring for laboratory animals
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 deciencies and implement eective solutions.
- Ability to handle all types of animals.
- Ability to work exible hours including weekends and holidays.
- An American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certication as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Working Conditions:
- Due to the physical requirements of this position the candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Must be able to pull push lift engage in repetitive motions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others.
- Frequent standing walking bending stooping and reaching.
- Work in an animal facility handling all types of animals which may bite or scratch.
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to animal dander odor noise and cleaning chemicals.
- Manual dexterity to handle small animals and perform technical procedures.
- Tolerance for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
Departmental Preferences:
- Experience with a variety of laboratory animal species (e.g. rodents rabbits non-human primates).
- Familiarity with IACUC protocols and regulatory compliance (e.g. USDA OLAW AAALAC).
- Proficiency in basic technical procedures (e.g. injections sample collection anesthesia monitoring).
- Leadership experience or mentoring of junior staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve husbandry or facility-related issues proactively.
Supervision:
- None
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
