Animal Care Trainee - Atlanta

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Animal Resources at the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Animal Care Trainee to join our dedicated Animal Care team to assist with husbandry and activities related to the daily operations of the NHP. Observing all established guidelines for proper care and welfare of the animals, the ideal candidate will be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and compassion for both animals and people. If you are someone with lab animal experience (preferably NHP) who is familiar with animal observations and cagewash duties, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
The Animal Care Trainee ensures the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE. The Animal Care Trainee will work together with other technicians according to a schedule prepared by the Assistant Operations Manager and must be willing and able to rotate through all Emory DAR facilities. The Animal Care Trainee ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services. This position reports directly to the Animal Care Supervisor. This position is considered essential and requires some weekend and holiday work as part of a rotating schedule.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu
The Animal Care Trainee learns to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting, such as feeding, administering medication, maintaining sanitary conditions, observation, restraint, and minor cage maintenance.

Requirements

• The ability to read and write and to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated outstanding working habits, including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an animal research environment requiring continuous contact with animals.
• Demonstrated ability to understand established guidelines for humane care and welfare of laboratory animals as described by AAALAC.
• Working knowledge of hygiene principles, safety protocols, and basic animal husbandry.
• Communication skills, including the ability to write and understand English and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Certifications issued by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Experience working in a biosafety environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates cage washers and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
• May assist in the collection of blood, urine, and feces from animals for medical research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists with performing minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees