The Ohio State University
Senior Laboratory Animal Health Technician
The Ohio State University, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Job Title: Senior Laboratory Animal Health Technician
Department: ERIK | ULAR Administration and Fiscal
Job Overview Under general supervision of a 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. Responsibilities include clinical and medical treatment core support to rodents and large animals, supervising lower level technicians, providing expertise in specialty areas, coordinating treatment plans with veterinarians and researchers, and ensuring IACUC protocol compliance. The position is full‑time, requiring shared weekend and holiday hours.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and medical treatment core support to rodents and large animals.
Supervise lower level technicians and students in clinical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
Coordinate treatment plans with veterinarians and researchers, ensuring IACUC protocol compliance.
Communicate health concerns and husbandry issues to investigators, graduate students, and staff.
Provide surgical support, including patient preparation, equipment set up, anesthetic monitoring, and patient recovery.
Provide technical services for investigators, including blood and tissue collection and anesthetic induction.
Prepare and submit charges for services rendered and maintain complete medical records.
Provide rodent handling and technical training for investigators, technicians, and students.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree and certification in veterinary technology.
Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.
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.
Benefits & Compensation Pay range: $25.87 - $32.33, depending on internal equity, budget, and qualifications.
Join the Research Development Office within ERIK, dedicated to advancing biomedical research and innovation.
Other Information 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit both a resume and a cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu for accessibility assistance or review frequently asked questions.
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Job Overview Under general supervision of a 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. Responsibilities include clinical and medical treatment core support to rodents and large animals, supervising lower level technicians, providing expertise in specialty areas, coordinating treatment plans with veterinarians and researchers, and ensuring IACUC protocol compliance. The position is full‑time, requiring shared weekend and holiday hours.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and medical treatment core support to rodents and large animals.
Supervise lower level technicians and students in clinical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
Coordinate treatment plans with veterinarians and researchers, ensuring IACUC protocol compliance.
Communicate health concerns and husbandry issues to investigators, graduate students, and staff.
Provide surgical support, including patient preparation, equipment set up, anesthetic monitoring, and patient recovery.
Provide technical services for investigators, including blood and tissue collection and anesthetic induction.
Prepare and submit charges for services rendered and maintain complete medical records.
Provide rodent handling and technical training for investigators, technicians, and students.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree and certification in veterinary technology.
Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.
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.
Benefits & Compensation Pay range: $25.87 - $32.33, depending on internal equity, budget, and qualifications.
Join the Research Development Office within ERIK, dedicated to advancing biomedical research and innovation.
Other Information 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit both a resume and a cover letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu for accessibility assistance or review frequently asked questions.
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