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

Emory • Atlanta, GA

8d • 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, monitors animal behavior and condition, collects specimens, and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel. It may also include minor facility repairs, training and supervision of new technicians, and driving utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies. Tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work days may be available at department discretion and may be changed with notice. Employees may be required to work with potentially hazardous agents and take specified precautions or receive immunizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of animal husbandry/care experience; or certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) 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

• Feed, medicate, clean, restrain, and transport animals.
• Maintain adequate inventories 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.

What This Job Offers

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