LABORATORY CAGE TECHNICIAN

Full Time Position Chapel Hill, NC This position will support the university's initiative to care and management for all vertebrae research animals.

The position is responsible for:

Cleaning and sanitation of cages Handling and restraint of animals Facility maintenance Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime and weekends occasionally 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, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Job Expectations Work as scheduled and perform assigned duties Annual Salary (if hired direct for full-time employment) $31,000 - $32,000