Animal Care Technician II - Lawrenceville, GA

About the role

The Division of Animal Resources, within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University Field Station (Lawrenceville, Georgia), is currently seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation.
• Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Observes animal behavior and conditions, collects specimens and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.
• May train and supervise new technicians.
• May drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous animal care experience.
• AALAS certification at the LAT level.
• Collaborative and team spirited.

Benefits

Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Pre-employment screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check, and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. In addition, the process may include a drug screening with health assessment, and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm alternating weekends and Holidays.