LAB ANIMAL CARE TECH III

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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed at the supervisor's discretion. Potential for holiday and weekend hours.

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This is a senior lab animal care position in an AAALAC accredited animal research facility at the University of Georgia campus. Incumbent will perform all aspects of animal care and husbandry in ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 environments utilizing multiple species of animals including but not limited to USDA covered species. This position will report to the Laboratory Animal Facilities Supervisor in the incumbent's assigned facility. Provides for the daily care and husbandry of animals including feeding, watering, sanitation, animal health surveillance, enrichment and environmental monitoring following established schedules and procedures. Monitors animals daily for overall health status. Work involves performing sanitation duties following prescribed schedules and methods. Performs prophylactic treatments for animals and other technical procedures as directed. Operates autoclaves, pressure washers, auto water systems, biological safety cabinets, and IVC HEPA racks. Maintains essential records such as animal room logs, census activity sheets, cage card inventory and AUP transfers in ANOPs, etc. Assist with the receiving, health assessment, handling, and identification of animals as directed. Performs minor preventative maintenance duties and integrated pest management ( IPM) tasks following established schedules. Assist in quality assurance and standard operating procedures development. Ensures animals and vivarium are appropriately maintained following standard operating procedures, institutional policies, and supervisor's instructions. Participates in staff meetings, continuing education and training classes as directed. Transports equipment, supplies, and animals. Provides assistance to animal care staff and research personnel. Assists the facility supervisor in overseeing four animal facilities housing a variety of species. Acts as a liaison between facility users and the facility supervisor to support effective communication and operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Performs daily animal care and husbandry duties for animals in a research vivarium, including feeding, watering, animal handling, transport of animals across campus, animal health checks, cage changing, providing enrichment and environmental monitoring. Assures animals are appropriately maintained and cared for in accordance with standard operating procedures and supervisor's instructions.

Maintains essential records and logs, including cage card inventory and AUP transfers. Receives incoming animals and ensures proper documentation and housing. Performs animal treatments and other technical procedures as needed. Participates in multiple training classes as prescribed and participates in UGA Occupational Health & Safety program. Performs weekend and holiday duties as scheduled. Participates in continuing education training and staff meetings. Provides assistance and resources to facility users and departmental staff. May act as a liaison between facility users and facility supervisor. Conducts new PI or user orientations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Cleans and sanitizes animal rooms, ancillary areas, primary enclosures, and caging equipment following established procedures and schedules. Operates, prepares, and transports equipment. Keeps work areas clean and organized. Maintains supply inventories, performs minor preventative maintenance tasks and IPM duties as directed by supervisor.