• Job Description

  Req#: 25482

  Department Overview

  The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, a pond, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

  Function/Duties of Position

  **New hires are eligible for up to a $1,500 hiring bonus**

  The Veterinary Research/Health Technician 2 assists in providing clinical care and husbandry for a variety of laboratory research primates. This is the second level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the lower level by increased responsibility in independently performing the duties of a VRHT1 while also triaging situations that may arise throughout the day without direct oversite. The primary function of this position is to support the clinical medicine unit related to the care of laboratory animals with a large emphasis on clinical and surgical medication distribution and preparation. Duties must be performed in a professional manner and will require contact with investigative staff. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on veterinary care requirements, service requirements, and staffing needs, during regular and non-regular working hours, including weekends, holidays, or on an overtime basis.

  Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED, AND
  • Two years of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician level (ALAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment; OR
  • One year of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment; OR
  • An equivalent combination of training, certification and experience
  • A valid Driver's License and ability to drive ARRS/ONRPC vehicles on and off-campus as required
  • May be required to complete an FBI security risk assessment
  • Ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical procedures (including ability to accurately calculate medication dosages)
  • Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors, and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner
  • Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff
  • Ability to learn computerized medical programs and perform data input

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field

  Additional Details

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Requires the ability to move unassisted through various animal housing areas located in several separate buildings, indoor and outdoor, (including covered areas that are not environmentally controlled), in order to make animal observations, perform animal husbandry tasks, handle, move, or restrain animals, collect samples, administer treatments, and perform other procedures
  • Work may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, and climbing stairs to corral observation platforms
  • Ability to work in areas where there is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids
  • Ability to work where there is risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and sanitizing chemicals
  • Schedule may include working inside an ABSL 3 facility
  • Ability to work overtime as needed and can be mandatory when necessary

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE:

  • Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform (or learn to perform) basic animal husbandry and animal handling (using proper techniques)
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and lift objects weighing approximately 19 kg (42 lbs) to approximately shoulder height
  • Ability to push and pull heavy wheeled equipment such as cage racks and loaded carts

  All are welcome

  Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

• About the company

  Oregon Health & Science University is a public university in Oregon with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland, Oregon.

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