Animal Care Technician I - Lawrenceville, GA

University Of Oxford - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time

Onsite - Lawrenceville, GA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Animal Care Technician I position at Emory University involves providing husbandry and care for a large colony of nonhuman primates in a research environment. Technicians will assist veterinary and management staff, ensuring the highest quality of animal care while adhering to safety protocols. The role requires a commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and a passion for animal welfare in a biomedical research setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting.
• Prepares food and feeds animals, maintains sanitary conditions, observes animal conditions and behavior, and collects animal specimens.
• May assist in animal restraint, maintaining animal housing and minor cage maintenance.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six-months (fulltime) of animal husbandry or related animal care experience OR one year of animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility.
• The ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positions may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous animal care experience.
• AALAS certification.
• Collaborative and team-spirited.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.