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The Division of Animal Resources, within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University Field Station (Lawrenceville, Georgia), 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, an 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, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services is also required.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC 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 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

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:

+ E.g., Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

+ Previous animal care experience.

+ AALAS certification.

+ Collaborative and team spirited.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

+ Outdoor work environment and out hazards (weather conditions, 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.

+ Some Work may be performed in a typical laboratory environment.

+ Requires the ability to bend, kneel, and/or squat.

+ Requires significant walking.

+ Exposure to outdoor elements.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:

The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC), 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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _145176_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _Emory Primate Center_

**Department** _EPC: Animal Care Field Station_

**Job Category** _Animal Care and Research_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Lawrenceville_

**_Location : Name_** _EPC Field Station_

**Remote Work Classification** _No Remote_

**Health and Safety Information** _Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, Working with animals, Working with nonhuman primates (nhp), nhp tissue, body fluids or equipment contaminated by nhp_