Animal Care Technician — Research & Teaching Support

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR), seeks a Research Technician to support care and welfare for a diverse population of research animals while maintaining a compliant, safe work environment. You will perform daily husbandry, monitor health, administer routine medications, maintain records, and assist with facility operations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a NC driver's license within 60 days, and includes some weekend/holiday

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of the start date and maintain it throughout employment.
• Physical demands include lifting 50 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally.
• Experience in animal husbandry and caring for a wide variety of species is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry, monitor health, record keeping, and assist with movement of animals, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform sanitation, biosecurity, and facility maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and a clean research environment.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and researchers to support teaching and research activities while following safety protocols.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Species care variety

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

AALAS certifications

Tools

NC driver's license

Job description

NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR), seeks a Research Technician to support care and welfare for a diverse population of research animals while maintaining a compliant, safe work environment. You will perform daily husbandry, monitor health, administer routine medications, maintain records, and assist with facility operations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a NC driver's license within 60 days, and includes some weekend/holiday