Animal Care Technician

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 reasonable 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.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Love animals and want to make a real difference? Join our team!
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to help care for animals that play a vital role in scientific discovery and teaching. In this hands-on role, you'll be part of a team that ensures the health, well-being, and comfort of our research animals every day.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a strong communicator who enjoys working closely with a variety of people-from researchers and faculty to fellow team members. You should be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs (with or without a reasonable accomodation) and excited about the opportunity to care for a varied range of research and lab animals, each with their own unique needs.

This is more than a job-it's a chance to be part of meaningful work that supports groundbreaking research and education. If you have a passion for animal care and a strong sense of responsibility, we'd love to meet you!

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Along with your completed application, please include as attachments a resume and contact information for at least three professional references.

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.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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.

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