Animal Care Technician III- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversees the daily operations of assigned animal care and transportation functions, including the routine care of animals, movement of research-related equipment, and coordination of logistics across multiple facilities.
• Serves as a resource in the management of animal care operations and transportation activities supporting research and veterinary services.
• Coordinates daily cage wash operations at HSRB II, including the transport of clean and soiled cages between HSRB II, Whitehead, and Rollins facilities to support uninterrupted animal care operations.
• Responsible for the safe transport of large animals, research equipment, supplies, animal housing components, and other materials between DAR facilities and affiliated locations.
• Operates department vehicles, including box trucks and other transportation equipment, and maintains all required driving certifications and clearances.
• Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates transportation schedules to support animal care, veterinary, research, and facility operations.
• Provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel in the performance of research, husbandry, and emergency procedures.
• Feeds animals and assists with the administration of special diets, treatments, and medications as needed.
• Assists veterinarians with animal handling, restraint, grooming, and pre- and post-operative care.
• Observes and monitors animals for signs of illness, injury, or social instability and reports concerns to veterinary staff.
• Monitors environmental conditions within animal housing facilities and inspects equipment, vehicles, and facility spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper operation.
• Conducts routine vehicle and equipment inspections and reports maintenance and repair needs.
• Maintains records related to animal care, transportation activities, vehicle inspections, cage wash operations, and equipment movement.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations governing animal care and transportation, as well as institutional policies, OSHA standards, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Follows established protocols for the proper containment and disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminants.
• Assists in training staff on animal handling, transportation procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• May act in a lead capacity in the supervisor's absence and serve as a point of contact for operational and transportation coordination.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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