Laboratory Animal Technician

Position Title Research Technician - Journey (Laboratory Animal Technician) Location CHAPEL HILL, NC, North Carolina, US Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays occasionally. Hours per week: 40. Position Summary 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, facility maintenance, and working with USDA species. Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis. THIS POSTING IS FOR THREE (3) IDENTICAL POSITIONS (POSITION NUMBERS 00057488, 00060283, AND 00053331). BY APPLYING TO THIS POSTING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL THREE AVAILABLE POSITIONS. 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. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting. Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally. Salary $34,320 - $43,000. Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed