Laboratory Animal Technician
UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, animal observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support/communication, facility maintenance, and working with USDA species. Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in laboratory animal care
- Ability to handle and restrain animals
- Willingness to work with USDA species
- Ability to perform emergency duties during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations
- Availability for occasional weekend and holiday work on a rotating basis
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in a related field
- ALAT certification
Responsibilities
- Daily care of research animals
- Cage cleaning and sanitation
- Animal observation
- Handling and restraint
- Treatments
- Investigator support/communication
- Facility maintenance
- Working with USDA species
- Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations
- Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
