Animal Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Emory HealthcareEmory University Full time

Job Summary:

Emory Healthcare/Emory University is seeking a highly skilled Animal Care Technician III to join our team. As a key member of our animal care team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an animal care facility, including the routine care of animals and maintenance of equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily operations of an animal care facility, including the routine care of animals and maintenance of equipment.
  • Serve as a resource in the management of a particular technical specialty, such as mice or primates.
  • Provide technical assistance to research and clinical medical personnel in the performance of research and emergency procedures.
  • Feed animals and supervise the administration of special diets and medication.
  • Assist veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative animal care.
  • Collect blood, urine, and other required 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 the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
  • Ensure that 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 other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals, and power equipment.
  • Follow protocol in the proper 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.

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of animal husbandry/care experience, or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and three years of animal husbandry/care experience, or five years of animal husbandry/care experience.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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