Aquatics and Exotics Laboratory Animal Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for two identical vacancies (positions: 00003876 and 00054453). By applying to this recruitment you will be considered for both vacancies. The Aquatics and Exotics Laboratory Animal Technician supports the daily operation of aquatic and exotic animal research programs by providing routine husbandry, system maintenance, and regulatory support. This position is responsible for the daily care and monitoring of research animals, including feeding, health checks, tank cleaning, and misting, as well as the care and harvesting of zooplankton and insects used in feeding programs. The technician maintains aquatic systems through routine room and equipment upkeep and performs water quality analyses to ensure optimal environmental conditions. The role also includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, such as animal census data, room and system logs, and other required documentation, as well as monitoring inventory levels of supplies and equipment to sustain uninterrupted operations. Additional responsibilities include operating cage washers and autoclaves and assisting with preparation for regulatory inspections. Working closely with researchers, veterinary staff, and team members, this position contributes to a well-organized, efficient, and compliant animal care program.

Requirements

Experience with daily care and monitoring of research animals.
Experience with feeding, health checks, tank cleaning, and misting.
Experience with care and harvesting of zooplankton and insects.
Experience maintaining aquatic systems.
Experience performing water quality analyses.
Experience maintaining accurate and up-to-date records (animal census data, room and system logs, etc.).
Experience monitoring inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
Experience operating cage washers and autoclaves.
Ability to assist with preparation for regulatory inspections.
Ability to work closely with researchers, veterinary staff, and team members.

Responsibilities

Providing routine husbandry, system maintenance, and regulatory support for aquatic and exotic animal research programs.
Daily care and monitoring of research animals, including feeding, health checks, tank cleaning, and misting.
Care and harvesting of zooplankton and insects used in feeding programs.
Maintaining aquatic systems through routine room and equipment upkeep.
Performing water quality analyses to ensure optimal environmental conditions.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, such as animal census data, room and system logs, and other required documentation.
Monitoring inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
Operating cage washers and autoclaves.
Assisting with preparation for regulatory inspections.
Contributing to a well-organized, efficient, and compliant animal care program by working closely with researchers, veterinary staff, and team members.