Hybrid Laboratory Animal Technician I at Georgia State University
Georgia State University · Atlanta, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Atlanta
Laboratory Animal Technician I
Division of Animal Resources
University Research Services & Administration
Georgia State University
The Division of Animal Resources (DAR) is a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development. The primary objective of the Animal Resource program is to facilitate the use of animals in research and teaching at Georgia State University while assuring compliance with all applicable regulations. The Animal Resources program maintains responsibilities in animal procurement, animal housing and daily care, the provision of veterinary care, health surveillance and preventative care, assisting investigators and their staff with animal procedures, and the care, maintenance and replacement of relevant equipment and facilities.
The Division of Animal Resources at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Lab Animal Technician I.
WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION A GREAT PLACE?
- A flexible work environment
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
This position provides animal care and maintains routine records according to clearly defined standard operating procedures, federal guidelines and regulations. Continual training is provided, and work is reviewed on a regular basis through observation of procedures and review of records to ensure compliance. This position requires working on weekends and holidays.
Errors in following verbal and written instructions regarding the basic care of the animals could jeopardize the health and safety of employees and animals. Such errors may result in injury, illness or loss of research. Employees face potential exposure to animals that may bite and/or scratch or be diseased. Employees lift, carry, push and pull heavy loads on an intermittent basis and work with chemicals and automated equipment. Operational hours are 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM and may work some weekends. The Schedule will be determined by the manager and the employee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Animal husbandry of rodents and small animal models
Sanitizes caging systems, animal rooms, and support areas using automated and manual equipment
Feeds and waters animals
Handles and restrains animals according to instructions and protocol
Maintains routine record keeping of such items an environmental condition, animal inventory, and daily husbandry activities
Position may be responsible for euthanasia, limited anesthesia, physical exams, and administering medication according to veterinary direction, observes and communicates animal health conditions to appropriate personnel.
Perform other professional duties assigned or requested
High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.
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1 year experience in a laboratory animal environment or 2 years of general animal experience, AALAS ALAT certification, Experience with mice, rats, hamsters, and ferrets, Experience working in an ABSL-2 facility.
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