Laboratory Animal Care & Research Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement programs

Tuition assistance for employees and

Job summary

Duke University DLAR is seeking animal husbandry technicians to join a dedicated team focused on humane care of research animals. You will support daily husbandry tasks, manage cages and enrichment, and maintain clean animal rooms in a high-energy academic setting.

Perfect candidates have some animal-care experience, a high school diploma, and readiness to obtain ALAT certification within 18 months. An on-site role with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Some experience in the care and handling of animals is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AALAS ALAT certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• General husbandry duties: handling conventional and engineered animals per DLAR policy.
• Maintain animal rooms, cages, and facility equipment; perform health checks and enrichment.
• Document facility data daily; communicate professionally in writing and speech.
• Assist with quarantine, health surveillance, and regulatory reporting as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Duke University DLAR is seeking animal husbandry technicians to join a dedicated team focused on humane care of research animals. You will support daily husbandry tasks, manage cages and enrichment, and maintain clean animal rooms in a high-energy academic setting.

Perfect candidates have some animal-care experience, a high school diploma, and readiness to obtain ALAT certification within 18 months. An on-site role with comprehensive benefits awaits.