Animal Care Trainee, Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

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 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. KEY 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. + Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + 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. 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 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 ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. Connect With Us! Connect with us for general consideration! Job Number _157633_ Job Type _Regular Full-Time_ Division _School Of Medicine_ Department _SOM: Div of Animal Resources_ Job Category _Animal Care and Research_ Campus Location (For Posting) : Location _US-GA-Atlanta_ _Location : Name_ _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_ Remote Work Classification _Primarily On Campus_ Health and Safety Information _Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, Working in a laboratory, Working with animals_ Remote About the Company: Emory Healthcare/Emory University Apply tot his job