Animal Care Technician II

Emory • Lawrenceville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Animal Resources within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University Field Station in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to provide husbandry and care for a large colony of nonhuman primates in an open-campus setting. Technicians are also trained to assist veterinary, colony management, and behavioral management staff. The role supports high-quality, humane, and compassionate animal care in a biomedical research environment and requires effective communication and collaboration with coworkers, management, principal investigators, research staff, students, and support services. Once trained, technicians are assigned to an alternating weekend and holiday schedule.

The position is performed in person and includes outdoor work, exposure to weather and insects, and work with biohazardous blood and tissues. Work is normally performed in a laboratory environment and involves basic safety precautions. The role requires significant walking and the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat. Pre-employment screening may include background checks, verification of work history and credentials, drug screening, health assessment, and review or requirements for vaccinations.

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.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat and perform significant walking.
• Ability to work an alternating weekend and holiday schedule once trained.
• Effective communication and collaboration with coworkers and other facility departments.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Previous animal care experience.
• AALAS certification at the LAT level.
• Collaborative and team-spirited approach.
• Motivation, dependability, reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude toward animal care in a research environment.

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.
• Follow required precautions when working with potentially hazardous agents and comply with applicable immunization requirements.

What This Job Offers

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