Aquatics and Exotics Laboratory Animal Technician

Monday- Friday 7am-4pm is the default schedule, but this position requires a consistent schedule with weekend shifts included in the regular schedule, offering two consecutive days off, depending on scheduling need

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Division of Comparative Medicine ( DCM) is responsible for the care of all vertebrate animals on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC-CH) campus. DCM is committed to programs of excellence in veterinary care and laboratory animal management practices for all species used in UNC-CH research endeavors.

A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.

A major responsibility of the Division's veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division's program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International ( AAALAC) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.

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.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

- Animal technician training in a laboratory animal setting

- Working knowledge of herpetology and aquatics species (fish)

- Prior experience with aquatic species and familiarity with recirculating aquaculture systems and water quality management

- Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher

- Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word

- Ability to move/lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
- Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.