Laboratory Husbandry Technician

Full Time position

Raleigh, NC

Job Description

This position will support the university’s initiative to care and management for all vertebrae research animals. The position is responsible for:

• Daily care of the research animals • Cleaning and sanitation of cages

• Handling and restraint of animals
• Administering treatments
• Facility

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Qualified candidates must have the ability to work well with others
• Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others

Desired Qualifications

• Animal technician training
• Experience in a laboratory animal setting
• Working knowledge of breeding, weaning, and record-keeping
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to achieve AALA certification at the ALAT level within the first year of this position

Special Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting

Position/Schedule Requirements

• Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Environment
• Saturday and Sunday (8 AM - 12:30 PM), Holidays and M-F occasionally

Job Expectations

• Work as scheduled and perform assigned duties

Contact: Mya Woods | 919.244.0274 | Mya.Woods@ediibs.comChapel Hill, North Carolina