Cage Processing Lab Technician - Animal Care Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cage Processing Technician at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will operate and maintain cage processing equipment, sanitize cages, and manage duty logs. The role supports a large animal facility and requires careful adherence to safety and animal care standards.

Working in Chapel Hill, you will join a team focused on quality animal care, with opportunities for professional growth within Comparative Medicine and related research programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory animal setting preferred.
• AALAS ALAT certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage processing and related equipment (cage washing, bottle washing, filling equipment and autoclaves).
• Sanitize cages and equipment; maintain temperature records and duty logs.
• Occasional weekend/holiday work and emergency duties as needed.

Skills

Lab animal handling

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AALAS ALAT certification

Tools

None

Job description

The Cage Processing Technician at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will operate and maintain cage processing equipment, sanitize cages, and manage duty logs. The role supports a large animal facility and requires careful adherence to safety and animal care standards.

Working in Chapel Hill, you will join a team focused on quality animal care, with opportunities for professional growth within Comparative Medicine and related research programs.