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

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician III oversees daily operations of an animal care facility, including routine animal care and equipment maintenance. The technician serves as a resource in a technical specialty, such as mice or primates, and provides technical assistance to research and clinical medical personnel during research and emergency procedures. The role includes feeding animals, supervising special diets and medication, assisting veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative care, and collecting specimens for medical research. The technician monitors animals for illness, trauma, or social instability, checks environmental conditions and facility equipment, and ensures compliance with federal regulations for research animal care. The position also involves maintaining daily care records, following safety and biohazard procedures, helping train other animal care providers, and potentially acting in a lead capacity when the supervisor is absent. Work is generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work options may be granted at department discretion and may be changed with notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of animal husbandry/care experience, or certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and three years of animal husbandry/care experience, or five 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.
Employees may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of an animal care facility, including routine animal care and equipment maintenance.
Serve as a resource in a technical specialty such as mice or primates.
Provide technical assistance to research and clinical medical personnel during research and emergency procedures.
Feed animals and supervise administration of special diets and medication.
Assist veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative animal care.
Collect blood, urine, and other specimens from animals as requested for medical research.
Observe and monitor animals for signs of illness, trauma, or social instability.
Monitor environmental conditions in animal housing facilities and inspect facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
Ensure the facility complies with federal regulations for the care and maintenance of research animals.
Maintain daily records pertaining to animal care.
Comply with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals, and power equipment.
Follow protocols for containment and disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminants.
Assist in training other animal care providers.
May act in a lead capacity in the supervisor's absence.
Perform related responsibilities as required.