Animal Care Trainee (Vivarium) - Atlanta, GA

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Animal Resources at the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is seeking a full-time Animal Care Trainee to assist with husbandry and daily operations of the rodent colony. The role involves observing established guidelines for animal care and welfare, and the ideal candidate will be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and compassion for animals and people. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to science and research by indirectly saving and changing lives. The Animal Care Trainee learns routine duties such as feeding, administering medication, maintaining sanitary conditions, observation, restraint, and minor cage maintenance. This role ensures the cleanliness of the facility, maintains adequate supplies of food and bedding, and uses appropriate PPE. The Trainee will collaborate with other technicians on a schedule prepared by the Associate Operations Manager and must be willing to rotate through all Emory DAR facilities. The position upholds the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, requiring good communication skills with colleagues, management, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services. This position reports directly to the Animal Care Supervisor and is considered essential, requiring some weekend and holiday work on a rotating schedule. Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, improving human and animal health worldwide. As one of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that lead to breakthrough discoveries.

Requirements

• The ability to read and write and to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated outstanding working habits, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand established guidelines for humane care and welfare of laboratory animals as described by AAALAC.
• Working knowledge of hygiene principles, safety protocols, and basic animal husbandry.
• Communication skills, including the ability to write and understand English and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Certifications issued by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Experience working in a biosafety environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates cage washers and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
• May assist in the collection of blood, urine and feces from animals for medical research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists with performing minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed