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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Support Technician

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $38K - $49K

💻 Research

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Support Technician. The role involves daily care and handling of research animals, assisting with animal health assessments and treatments under veterinary supervision, maintaining facility operations, and conducting training for staff and labs. The technician also supports research and husbandry duties and participates in emergency response as needed.

Highlights

  • Perform daily care, cleaning, and sanitation of research animals.
  • Handle, restrain, and observe laboratory animals; assess health conditions and assist with treatment plans.
  • Use the VetCare system to document and track animal health cases.
  • Assist with training staff in husbandry and use of the EuthanEx Smart Box.
  • Conduct facility duties including animal inventory, water system maintenance, signage updates, and supply orders.
  • Provide routine care such as parasite control and participate in emergency duties during adverse weather or other situations.
  • Required competencies include experience in laboratory animal husbandry and effective communication skills.
  • Must obtain ALAT certification within the first year; higher levels of AALAS certification preferred.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks is necessary.
  • Position offers a salary range of $38,000 to $49,000 annually and requires occasional weekend and holiday work on a rotating basis.