Animal Care Technician III- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine
About The Position
The Animal Care Technician III oversees daily operations of an animal care facility, including routine animal care and equipment maintenance. The role 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. It 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 signs of illness, trauma, or social instability; checks environmental conditions; and inspects facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation. The role ensures compliance with federal research-animal care regulations, maintains daily care records, follows applicable safety and biohazard procedures, and assists with training other animal care providers. The technician may act in a lead capacity when the supervisor is absent and may be required to take precautions against 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 department discretion and may be changed with notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and three years of animal husbandry/care experience; or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification and three years of animal husbandry/care experience; or five years of animal husbandry/care experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
- 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 performing 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 and inspect facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
- Ensure the facility complies with federal regulations for care and maintenance of research animals.
- Maintain daily records pertaining to animal care.
- Comply with OSHA standards and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
