Senior Animal Care Technician - Research Facility Lead

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emory University seeks an experienced Animal Care Professional to oversee daily operations of the animal care facility, including routine animal care and equipment maintenance. The role supports research and clinical teams, handling tasks from feeding and medication administration to specimen collection and post-operative care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training staff, with potential lead duties in the supervisor's absence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of animal husbandry/care experience.
• ALAT certification plus three years of animal care experience.
• Alternatively, five years of animal husbandry/care experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require a valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsabilités

• Oversees the daily operations of an animal care facility and routine care of animals.
• Serves as a resource in management of a technical specialty such as mice or primates.
• Provides technical assistance to research and clinical personnel in research and emergency procedures.
• Feeds animals and supervises the administration of special diets and medications.
• Assists veterinarians with grooming and pre- and post-operative animal care.
• Collects blood, urine and other specimens from animals as requested for medical research.
• Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, trauma or social instability.
• Monitors environmental conditions in animal housing facilities and inspects the condition of facilities and equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensures that the facility complies with federal regulations for care and maintenance of research animals.
• Maintains daily records pertaining to animal care.
• Complies with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous chemicals, materials, animals and power equipment.
• Follows protocol in the proper containment and disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminants.
• Assists in training other animal care providers.
• May act in a lead capacity in the supervisor's absence.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Connaissances

Animal care

Lift 50 pounds

Driver's license

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

ALAT certification

Five years animal care experience

Description du poste

Emory University seeks an experienced Animal Care Professional to oversee daily operations of the animal care facility, including routine animal care and equipment maintenance. The role supports research and clinical teams, handling tasks from feeding and medication administration to specimen collection and post-operative care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and training staff, with potential lead duties in the supervisor's absence.