Lab Animal Care Tech Iii

Job Details

Posting Number: S14526P

Working Title:

LAB ANIMAL CARE TECH III

Department: VPR-Animal Resources

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Schedule:

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.)

Advertised Salary: $40,000 - $42,000

Posting Date: 12/17/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 01/19/2026

Location:

Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Animal Care Technician II

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

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.

The role includes daily care and husbandry of animals: feeding, watering, sanitation, animal health surveillance, enrichment and environmental monitoring following established schedules and procedures. The incumbent monitors animals daily for overall health status, performs sanitation duties, prophylactic treatments, and other technical procedures as directed. The position also 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; assists with receiving, health assessment, handling and identification of animals; performs minor preventive maintenance and integrated pest management (IPM) tasks; aids in quality assurance and standard operating procedures development; participates in staff meetings, continuing education and training; transports equipment, supplies and animals;

and assists other staff and research personnel. The incumbent helps oversee four animal facilities and acts as a liaison between facility users and supervisor. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Ability to perform animal husbandry duties in an ABSL‑1 & ABSL‑2 research environments utilizing common laboratory animal species.
• Knowledge of the Guide for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Attention to detail and good communication and keen observational skills.
• Ability to promote and foster teamwork to meet program and research objectives.
• Participation in UGA’s Occupational Health & Safety program, which may include vaccinations, spirometry and respirator fit testing.

• Withstand sustained periods of physical activity such as standing, bending,…