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

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position combines animal care and veterinary technician duties and operates with a high level of independence. The technician provides general and specialized animal care and feeding, monitors animal health and research-animal security, and may perform cage washing, administer medications or diets under veterinary protocols, and provide health observations or treatments under veterinary guidance. The role may also involve facility and equipment monitoring, specialized animal services, research support, and employee training. Position tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work days may be granted at department discretion, and remote-work status may be changed with notice. Employees may be required to take precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of animal husbandry/care experience; alternatively, ALAT certification and four years of animal husbandry/care experience; or six years of animal husbandry/care experience.
For positions involving breeding management: a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience working with laboratory animals.
Working understanding of animal breeding, genetics, and behavior for one or more relevant species.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
May require a valid Georgia driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide general and specialized animal care and feeding.
Administer medications and diets following veterinary protocol, as applicable.
Perform cage-wash duties, as applicable.
Monitor and record animals’ health and physical condition; provide health observations and treatments under veterinary guidance, as applicable.
Notify professional personnel of conditions warranting attention.
Monitor and record the condition and security of research animals, potentially after hours.
Monitor the security and maintenance of facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment, as applicable; follow procedures for intruders, trespassers, or unauthorized activities.
Observe animal housing conditions and notify appropriate staff when repairs or modifications are needed.
Monitor temperature, light, humidity, and water conditions to help ensure a safe and comfortable environment, as applicable.
Provide specialized services such as breeding management, aquatic care and management, research support, and training of animal resources employees, as applicable.
Perform related responsibilities as required.