Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1

Job description

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: Provide research support, health care and animal husbandry for animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to perform the manual and technical tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals, particualary nonhuman primates and rodents. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal populations and care requirements, service requirements, and staffing needs, during regular and non-regular working hours, including weekends, holidays, or on an overtime basis. Duties must be performed in a professional manner and will require...