Laboratory Animal Technician - Research Support

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking four Laboratory Animal Technicians to provide daily care for research animals in multiple facilities on campus. The role includes cage cleaning, animal observation, handling, treatments and support for investigators.

Positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, animal technician training, and prior lab animal experience. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required, with a 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support, and facility maintenance.
• Emergency duties during adverse weather or other emergencies; weekend and holiday work occasionally on a rotating basis.

Skills

Experience in a laboratory animal care

Breeding, weaning, record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Animal technician training

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking four Laboratory Animal Technicians to provide daily care for research animals in multiple facilities on campus. The role includes cage cleaning, animal observation, handling, treatments and support for investigators.

Positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, animal technician training, and prior lab animal experience. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required, with a 40-hour schedule.