Animal Care Technician
North Carolina State University
- Raleigh, NC
- $34,320-38,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Animal Care Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range $34,320 - $38,000 (commensurate with education & experience)
Work Schedule M-F Day Shift
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Animal Resources
About the DepartmentThe 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 reasonable 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.
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Essential Job DutiesThis position is responsible for the daily care of animals used in research and teaching.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.
- Maintain accurate animal records
- Perform basic animal husbandry on a wide variety of species
- Administer routine medications
- Maintain sanitation and safety procedures in accordance with regulations
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively with clientele, faculty, and supervisor.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Prior professional experience in mouse colony management.
- Experience with inventory control and maintenance.
- Ability to work with many different species of research and lab animals.
- Experience in animal husbandry
- Wide variety of species care (especially livestock/poultry/aquatics)
- AALAS certifications
- Valid Driver's license, obtain NC license within 60 days of hire.
Commercial Driver's License Required? NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 06/19/2025
Earliest 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.) 07/17/2025
Notice to ApplicantsPlease note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special InstructionsAlong with your completed application, please include as attachments a resume and contact information for at least three professional references.Position DetailsPosition Number 00044420
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Research Technician
Position Classification Band Level Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range $ 34,320 - $ 72,734
Salary Grade Equivalency GN04
Alternate OptionIf 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) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 193001 - Animal Resources
EEONC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .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.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- Job Alert (automated email from our system)
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Radio / Television Advertisement
- Professional Organization
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
- Other
- If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
- Yes
- No
- * This position requires the ability to lift of up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- * A valid NC driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid NC driver's license or will you obtain it within 60 days of start date?
- Yes, I have a valid NC driver's license and understand that it must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Yes, while I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, I will obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC driver's license, and I will not obtain it.
- Contact Information for References