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

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician II performs routine and specialized animal-care duties for Emory University's Division of Animal Resources, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraining, and transporting animals. The role maintains supplies and equipment, observes animal behavior and condition, collects specimens, and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel. It also includes minor repairs and upkeep of the animal housing facility. The technician may train and supervise new technicians and may drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, with responsibility for safe operation, daily inspection, and vehicle cleanliness. Employees may be required to take precautions against, work with, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Position tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work options may be granted at the department's discretion and may change with notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of animal husbandry/care experience; or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification and two years of animal husbandry/care experience; or four years of animal husbandry/care experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Some positions may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Some positions may accept three years of transportation and routing experience in lieu of animal husbandry/care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized animal-care duties, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint, and transportation.
• Maintain adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Observe animal behavior and conditions, collect specimens, and provide technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain the animal housing facility.
• May train and supervise new technicians.
• May drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection, and vehicle cleanliness.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.
• Take required precautions against, work with, and/or receive immunizations for potentially hazardous agents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED