Animal Care Technician I - Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

Emory • Atlanta, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Prepares food and feeds animals, maintains sanitary conditions, observes animal conditions and behavior, and collects animal specimens. May assist in animal restraint, maintaining animal housing and minor cage maintenance. Performs related responsibilities as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six-months (fulltime) of animal husbandry or related animal care experience OR one year of animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and feeds animals
• Maintains sanitary conditions
• Observes animal conditions and behavior
• Collects animal specimens
• Assists in animal restraint
• Maintains animal housing
• Performs minor cage maintenance

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity
• Non-discrimination in admissions, educational programs, or employment
• Assurance of participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination
• Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees