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Animal Care Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to a fully completed application please submit the contact information for at least 3 professional references. You may also submit an optional resume and cover letter.

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193592SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Animal Care Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range $31,200 - $33,000
Work Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm, may include weekends, on-call and holidays
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. 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.
Essential Job Duties
This position is responsible for the daily care of animals used in research and teaching. Duties include:

  • 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
Qualifications

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 Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 10/03/2023
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.) 10/10/2023
Notice to Applicants
* Please note that if you submit a resume, the work history on your resume must also be
included in your application*
Special Instructions
In addition to a fully completed application please submit the contact information for at least 3 professional references. You may also submit an optional resume and cover letter.
Position Details

Position Number 00044419
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 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) 1.0
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
AA/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 Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please describe any experience that you have in animal care / animal husbandry.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please briefly describe your experience in small animal handling. In your response, please include the types of animals you have handled as well as the animal handling duties you performed.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * 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.
  7. * Are you able to lift up to 60 lbs frequently and up to 90 lbs. occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you able to work around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors?
    • Yes
    • No

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter