Lab Animal Technician 3- Lab Animal Services

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Lab Animal Technician 3 to care for and feed laboratory animals, provide technical services, and maintain clean environments. Candidates must have experience in animal care or LAT certification. The role includes training others and requires strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in animal care or LAT certification with one year of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; willingness to work with research animals.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water all animals according to specified standards.
• Routine cleaning and sanitization of feeding and water utensils and cages.
• Observe the animals and report any abnormal findings.
• Participate in continuing education courses of Laboratory Animal care.
• If an expired animal is found, proper identification and storage/disposal is required.
• Change bedding and caging periodically in accordance with Federal Regulations to ensure proper care of animals.
• Disinfect animal areas at routine intervals.
• Notify supervisor of any abnormalities in the physical environment of the animal facilities.
• Inspect and report malfunctions of equipment such as thermostats, hygro-thermometers, lights, sanitation equipment, carts, etc.
• Participate in continuing education courses of Laboratory Animal care.
• Responsible for hands-on training and retraining of Animal Techs I, II and III.
• Provide technical services for investigators, including but not limited to ear tagging, tail snipping, weaning, and setting up breeding cages.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to work with research animals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LAT certification

Job description

Lab Animal Technician 3 – Lab Animal Services

Posted 5 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

This position requires manual labor in the care and feeding of laboratory animals. Work involves caring for laboratory animals in accordance with specific directions given by a supervisor. Duties include feeding and watering animals, transferring animals from cages and cleaning the cages, rooms and adjacent areas as well as providing technical services for investigators and hands‑on training for Animal Tech levels 1 through 3. Duties also include assembly line cage washing and clean cage preparation. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation of the animals and the cleanliness of cages, rooms and adjacent areas. An expanded knowledge base and experience in a directly related field is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water all animals according to specified standards.
• Routine cleaning and sanitization of feeding and water utensils and cages.
• Work in cage wash as required.
• Observe the animals and report any abnormal findings.
• If an expired animal is found, proper identification and storage/disposal is required.
• Change bedding and caging periodically in accordance with Federal Regulations to ensure proper care of animals.
• Disinfect animal areas at routine intervals.
• Notify supervisor of any abnormalities in the physical environment of the animal facilities.
• Inspect and report malfunctions of equipment such as thermostats, hygro‑thermometers, lights, sanitation equipment, carts, etc.
• Participate in continuing education courses of Laboratory Animal care.
• Responsible for hands‑on training and retraining of Animal Techs I, II and III.
• Provide technical services for investigators, including but not limited to ear tagging, tail snipping, weaning, and setting up breeding cages.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with two years of experience working in animal care; or High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification with a minimum of one year of animal care experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday – Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Band: B4. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum–midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Benefits: Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Full‑time employees successfully employed with us for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on duties, the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver’s License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver’s history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. The selected candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and‑family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 292128. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706‑721‑9365.