Animal Research Technician Job at System One, Athens, GA

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  • System One
  • Athens, GA

Job Description

Job Title :  Animal Care Technician

Location :  Athens, GA

Hours/Schedule :  M-F, 8-4:30

Type: Contract



Job Overview
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing animal husbandry, health care, and research support in compliance with federal regulations, study protocols, and accreditation standards. This role involves daily animal care, health monitoring, sample collection, equipment and facility maintenance, and assisting with scientific procedures under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. The technician may also provide guidance to junior staff and support site-level committees or workgroups.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily animal husbandry including feeding, watering, enrichment, and facility sanitation.

  • Monitor animal health and welfare, recognize abnormal conditions, and report to the Site Veterinarian or Group/Team Leader.

  • Restrain animals for routine and emergency procedures; administer treatments under veterinary direction.

  • Conduct scientific observations, disease assessments, and record study data per protocol.

  • Assist with clinical R&D sample collection (blood, feces, swabs, tissues) and necropsy procedures.

  • Support experimental treatment administration and, under supervision, sedation monitoring or euthanasia.

  • Maintain, adjust, and repair pens, feeders, drinking systems, and handling equipment.

  • Perform biosecurity tasks such as water sanitation, feed/fomite decontamination, and environmental sampling.

  • Document and maintain records for animal care, preventive medicine, USDA compliance, and study protocols.

  • Provide guidance to junior team members and participate in site-specific committees or workgroups.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; additional training in animal science, veterinary technology, or related field preferred.

  • Experience working with livestock or laboratory animals preferred.

  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently; capable of working in hot, cold, noisy, or humid environments.

  • Willingness to work directly with animals during ante-mortem and post-mortem procedures.

  • Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust.

  • Ability to comply with biosafety requirements and maintain accurate documentation.



Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #558-Scientific

Job Tags

Contract work,

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