Animal Care Technician
Job Details
Posting Number: PG195058SP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: Animal Care Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range: $34,320 - $38,000 (commensurate with education & experience)
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift - schedule includes some weekend and holiday work
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: Animal Resources
About the Department
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. ...
Essential Job Duties
The Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) Technician is responsible for the daily care, husbandry, and enrichment of animals used in research and teaching.
- Administer routine medications and prepare specific maintenance or experimental diets.
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards across the animal care facility.
- Keep accurate logs of animal census, daily room statuses, and medical treatments.
- Drive and transport animals as needed.
- Serve as mandatory personnel, which includes working weekends and holidays.
Other Responsibilities
- 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
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in animal husbandry
- Wide variety of species care (especially livestock/poultry/aquatics)
- AALAS certifications
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