Animal Care Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194370SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Animal Care TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$39,000 – $43,000 (commensurate with education & experience)Work Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm, may include weekends, on-call and holidaysJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Animal ResourcesAbout the Department
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term “animal resources” includes not only animal housing facilities, but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use. LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards, and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and judicious use.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems
Essential Job Duties
This position is responsible for the daily care of animals used in research and teaching.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Husbandry and animal enrichment
- Administers routine medications and prepares experimental or maintenance diets for research subjects
- Applies and maintains sanitation and safety procedures in animal care facility
- Must maintain accurate animal census records, daily room logs, and medical treatment logs
- Driving/Transport of animals
This position is classified as mandatory personnel and can require weekend and holiday work.
Other Responsibilities
- Assists with layouts and set up for incoming studies
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Other Required Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Candidate must have experience in animal husbandry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Wide variety of species care (especially livestock/poultry/aquatics)
- AALAS certifications
Required License or Certification
- A valid NC driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of start date and must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
12/02/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
12/09/2024Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00044010Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,320 - $ 72,734Salary Grade Equivalency
GN04Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
193001 - Animal ResourcesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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