Department: EBC: Animal Care Field Station Remote Work Classification: No Remote Health and Safety Information Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals,
Working with animals, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials, Working with nonhuman primates (nhp), nhp tissue, body fluids or equipment contaminated by nhp Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Division of Animal Resources, within the Emory National Biomedical Research Center at Emory University, is currently seeking Animal Care Technicians to join our team. Our work consists of providing husbandry and care for a large colony of nonhuman primates in an open campus type setting. In addition to the husbandry and care duties and responsibilities, technicians are also trained to assist veterinary staff, colony management staff, and behavioral management staff. Once trained, Animal Care Technicians are assigned to an alternating weekend and holiday schedule. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, extremely dependable, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a positive attitude and passion for animal care in a research environment. The Animal Care Technician will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with coworkers and other departments at the facility. The Animal Care Technician will work to ensure the highest quality of husbandry and care. Efficient and effective communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PIs, research staff, students, and other support services are also required. Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENBRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with animal care experience who is familiar with standard policies and practices associated with providing humane and compassionate care to animals in a biomedical research setting, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, ENBRC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enbrc.emory.edu . Key Responsibilities Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Prepares food and feeds animals, maintains sanitary conditions, observes animal conditions and behavior, and collects animal specimens. May assist in animal restraint, maintaining animal housing and minor cage maintenance. Performs related responsibilities as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent and six-months (fulltime) of animal husbandry or related animal care experience OR one year of animal husbandry experience in a laboratory animal facility. The ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record. Preferred/Desired Qualifications Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Previous animal care experience. AALAS certification. Collaborative and team spirited. Working Environment Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, alternating weekends and Holidays. Outdoor work environment and outdoor hazards (weather conditions and insects, for example). Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment. Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat. Requires significant walking. Pre-Employment Screening Statement The Emory National Biomedical Research Center (ENBRC), in conjunction with Emory University, conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions. These screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check, and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. In addition, the process may include a drug screening with health assessment, and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Apply Now
