Animal Care Assistant: Research Lab Support

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia, is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Responsibilities include daily health observations, feeding, and caring for laboratory species. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience with animal care is preferred. This full-time role features rotating weekend and holiday duties, and close attention to detail is essential. Join us to support our mission of fostering a humane research environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with animal care or equivalent related experience.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous agents and possible immunizations required.

Responsibilities

• Observes animal behavior and conditions, feeds and waters animals.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and collects specimens.
• Reports clinical health observations to the supervisory personnel.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia, is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Responsibilities include daily health observations, feeding, and caring for laboratory species. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience with animal care is preferred. This full-time role features rotating weekend and holiday duties, and close attention to detail is essential. Join us to support our mission of fostering a humane research environment.