LAR Training Specialist

Posting Details

Job Posting Information


Posting Number
PG195053SP


Internal Recruitment
No


Working Title
LAR Training Specialist


Anticipated Hiring Range
$51,000


Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm


Job Location
Raleigh, NC


Department
Animal Resources


About the Department


The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term "animal resources" includes not only animal housing facilities, but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use. LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards, and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and judicious use.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits


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What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties


The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) Training Coordinator (Training Specialist) is a core operational and supervisory role responsible for managing daily animal care, staff training, and regulatory record-keeping to support university research and teaching efforts. This position designs, implements, and tracks comprehensive training programs for staff, faculty, and students, ensuring proficiency in animal husbandry, handling, clinical techniques, and safety protocols. Acting as a liaison with the IACUC, the Coordinator promptly addresses compliance-related training gaps and maintains accurate institutional databases.

In addition to training, this role oversees daily facility operations, delegates tasks based on staff competency, conducts facility checks, and assists in hiring. As mandatory personnel,the individual provides direct, hands-on animal husbandry, assists with veterinary student laboratories across multiple species, and handles physical demands including seasonal farm management tasks and heavy lifting.

Key Responsibilities & Physical Demands

• Training & Professional Development: Develop and deliver hands-on workshops, SOPs, and Job Aids tailored to varied learning styles; identify competency gaps and design corrective training; mentor staff pursuing industry certifications (ALAT, LAT, LATG).
• Clinical & Instructional Support: Assist faculty with veterinary teaching labs, demonstrating handling, restraints, blood collection, injections, and species-specific production procedures (e.g., swine processing, dairy milking, ultrasound use).
• Operations & Compliance: Maintain meticulous medical, census, and training records; update institutional SOPs; assist with billing and day-to-day species management alongside other technicians.
• Supervisory Leadership: Conduct facility checks, delegate daily tasks, train student workers, and participate in the interview and hiring process.
• Environmental & Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations (including handling heavy bales of hay seasonally).
  • Ability to work around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
  • Position is classified as mandatory personnel and requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Experience/Education


Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry and identifying signs of illness in all species housed within LAR.
• AALAS certifications LATG certification is required to be completed for continued advancement with training.
• Experience in a wide variety of species care.
• Experience training and the professional development of staff.
• Development of institutional SOP's and Job Aid's while ensuring all staff is kept up to date on new standards requiring to be adhered to within LAR.

Required License or Certification

• Valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain NC license within 60 days of hire.

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes


Commercial Driver's License Required?
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date
06/09/2026


Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
06/16/2026


Notice to Applicants

Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.

Special Instructions


In addition to a fully completed application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details


Position Number
00043332


Position Type
SHRA


Position Classification Band Title
Research Specialist


Position Classification Band Level
Contributing


Position Classification Salary Range
$ 45,454 - $ 109,409


Salary Grade Equivalency
MH14


Alternate Option


If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0


Appointment
12 Month Recurring


Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather


Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies


Time Limited Position
No


Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id
193001 - Animal Resources


EEO


NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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