Lab Animal Technician 1

Job Listing ID:

4489041

Job Title:

Lab Animal Technician 1

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Beaverton

Date Posted:

05/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Lab Animal Technician 1

US-OR-Beaverton Requisition ID:

2026-39188

Position Category:

Veterinary

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC)

Posting Salary Range:

$23.20 - $31.35 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Includes weekends with opportunity for voluntary and mandatory overtime and holiday work.

Posting Hours:

7:30am - 4:00pm

HR Mission:

Research

Drug Testable:

Yes Department Overview The Oregon National Primate 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, 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 The purpose of the Laboratory Animal Technician 1 is to provide husbandry, health care and research support for laboratory animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to learn and master the ability to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individuals knowledge. The Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS)houses approximately 5300 non-human primates, and approximately 1500 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis. The animals are housed in 8 buildings and 17 outdoor enclosures, on the

ONPRC/OHSU

campus. There are approximately 60 employees who are responsible for providing care of research animals. With the proper training, conduct routine animal husbandry procedures, including but not limited to: Routine feeding and watering of animals. Capture, restraint, and transportation of animals in support of veterinary or investigative procedures. Handle, restraint, identification and sexing all common varieties of Laboratory animals. Routine sanitization of animal primary housing, shelters, equipment and facilities. Includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, washing and disinfection of floors, walls, ceilings, sinks and other equipment. Assist with animal health management procedures, including animal treatment and diagnostic procedures such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collections. Assist with facility maintenance.< Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI284408445

Job Classification:

Biological Technicians Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A