Laboratory Animal Technician

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30pm
Overtime, weekends, & holidays occasionally

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Division of Comparative Medicine ( DCM ) is responsible for the care of all vertebrate animals on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC -CH) campus. DCM is committed to programs of excellence in veterinary care and laboratory animal management practices for all species used in UNC -CH research endeavors.
A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
A major responsibility of the Division’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division’s program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International ( AAALAC ) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.

Position Summary

THIS POSTING IS FOR FOUR (4) IDENTICAL POSITIONS ( POSITION NUMBERS 00059450, 00055143, 20047566, AND 00058533). BY APPLYING , YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL AVAILABLE POSITIONS .
The Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, animal observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support/communication, and facility maintenance.
Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Animal technician training.
• Experience in a laboratory animal setting.
• Working knowledge of breeding, weaning, and record-keeping.
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS ) at the ALAT level or higher strongly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Certification/licenses

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Research Technician position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working in a laboratory animal setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher?
  • Yes
  • No