Animal Caretaker/Laboratory Assistant

Mercer University • Columbus, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified Animal Caretaker/Laboratory Assistant on the Columbus, GA campus.
Responsibilities : The Animal Caretaker and Laboratory Assistant (ACLA) provides daily care for laboratory animals and maintains animal care facilities at the Mercer University School of Medicine according to USDA, PHS, and OLAW standards. Under direct supervision, the ACLA will carry out duties in the research laboratories to include oversight of laboratory coats and animal care uniforms. The ACLA works closely with the other animal care staff, but not in a supervised capacity.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to learn and apply basic principles and practices of laboratory animal care and facility maintenance.
• Must be able to keep written records of animal health, daily tasks, and facility conditions.
• Must be able to use e-mail.
• With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift 20 pounds from the squat position to shoulder height, and 50 pounds to the waist height.
• Must be able to work with disinfectants, germicides, and cleaning agents commonly used in the animal care facility.
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays in the animal care facility on a regular basis.
• Weekend and holiday hours are not shared with other MUSM employees and are the sole responsibility of the caretaker.

Nice To Haves

• Prior animal care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily care for laboratory animals
• Maintains animal care facilities at the Mercer University School of Medicine according to USDA, PHS, and OLAW standards
• Carries out duties in the research laboratories to include oversight of laboratory coats and animal care uniforms

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees