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  • Company: Merceruniversity
  • Location: Atlanta, GA 30341
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Merceruniversity invites qualified candidates to step into the Animal Caretaker/Vivarium Assistant position based in Atlanta, GA 30341. This full-time opportunity centers on dependable daily support for animal housing and care within a professional vivarium setting.

About the Role

The Animal Caretaker/Vivarium Assistant at Merceruniversity plays a hands-on part in maintaining healthy, well-managed animal environments at our Atlanta, GA 30341 location. You will focus on consistent husbandry practices, facility upkeep, and clear communication with the care team so that animals receive reliable attention every day. The role suits individuals who take pride in precise, routine work and want to contribute to smooth vivarium operations as a full-time team member.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Deliver routine feeding, watering, and general husbandry for animals housed in the vivarium
  • Clean, sanitize, and restock cages, rooms, racks, and related equipment according to established protocols
  • Observe animals for changes in appearance or behavior and promptly note any concerns for the care team
  • Record animal care activities, supply use, and environmental checks with accuracy
  • Support waste removal, laundry, and basic facility maintenance to keep areas orderly and functional
  • Follow scheduled work patterns that keep the vivarium running smoothly each day

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Comfort working around animals and performing physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and moving equipment
  • Attention to detail when following care schedules, cleaning steps, and documentation requirements
  • Ability to communicate clearly and cooperate with coworkers in a shared facility
  • Willingness to learn site-specific animal care procedures and safety practices quickly
  • Dependable attendance and a proactive approach to routine vivarium duties

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Merceruniversity is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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  • Role Animal Caretaker/Vivarium Assistant
  • Employer Merceruniversity
  • Location Atlanta, GA 30341
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 10, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-09
  • Overview Full original description on this page (299 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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