Anesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Animal Research, Animal Training, Autoclave, Biomedical Research, Cleanroom, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Pathogens, Patient Care, People Management, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Research Administration, Research Laboratory, Sanitation, Spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sterilization, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title Research Laboratory Assistant Department 2701 - Office of Research Administration Position Number E40609 Requisition No. TC06446 Salary Range/Pay Rate $22.00/hr Benefits of Working at Oakland University
No Benefits are associated with this position
Employee Group/Grade Casual Job Category Casual Posted Casual/Temp Classification Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) Shift/Days
Negotiable during the Hours between 8-5 during the Week and Occasional Weekend/Holiday coverage
Pay Schedule Hour Number of Hrs./Wk. 19
Position Information
Position Information
Employee's Effective Start Date 07/08/2026 If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Must be well organized, detail orientated, possess a strong work ethic, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be familiar working with computer word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Must have a working knowledge of the regulations and standards governing the care and use of research animals.
- Must be able to work with diversified professional and technical personnel and perform their duties independently and with minimum supervision.
- Basic knowledge and interest in laboratory animals
- Basic knowledge in animal physiology and behavior
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- A physical will be required to verify the applicants ability to perform the duties of the position
Desired Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a Science related
- Field Experience working with animals in a research setting
Position Purpose
- To assist staff and research personnel in maintaining the animal research populations.
- This position requires direct contact with animals and exposure to animal feces, urine, blood, etc., .and those infectious and biohazardous agents used in the research projects.
- No benefits are associated with this casual position.
Job Duties
- Must be able to lift and transport equipment and supplies weighing up to or having a push/pull force of> 50 lbs.
- • Must possess the skills and abilities required to provide the proper husbandry, health and medical care and use of animal species commonly used in biomedical research. Operate and maintain all equipment (e.g. autoclave, tunnel washer, high pressure power hose, etc.) according to standard operating procedures to provide proper sanitation and/or sterilization.
- Provide assistance to co-workers, investigators, and supervisors as required.
- Perform daily animal husbandry functions (changing dirty animal cages) to ensure proper primary housing (e.g. clean cage, new bedding, fresh food and water) for all assigned species and replenish housing supplies, according to standard operating procedures. Properly handle all assigned laboratory species for cleaning, identification, manipulation, and/or treatment.
- Maintain assigned rooms in sanitary conditions according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform daily and periodic sanitization schedules for animal rooms and all necessary equipment.
- Provide anesthesia clinical instruction and supervision to research staff.
- Perform various types of clinical services relating to anesthesia for research or teaching-purpose animals.
- Monitor inventory/supplies and order when necessary.
- Perform record keeping tasks.
Assist staff clinicians with various research projects
Job Open Date 06/30/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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