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Department:Comparative Medicine-621500Career Area:Laboratory Management and ServicesIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :12/08/2025Application Deadline:12/22/2025Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)Position Title:Research Technician - AdvancedSalary Grade Equivalent:MH08 / GN09Working Title:Research Support TechnicianPosition Number:20037231Vacancy ID:P020688Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pmWeekends and Holidays OccasionallyWork Location:CHAPEL HILL, NCPosition Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$38,000-$49,000Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is responsible for the care of all vertebrate animals on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) campus. DCM is committed to programs of excellence in veterinary care and laboratory animal management practices for all species used in UNC-CH research endeavors.A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.A major responsibility of the Division’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division’s program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.Position Summary:The Research Support Technician performs a variety of facility, research, and husbandry support duties. This position is responsible for: 1) Daily care of research animals including cage changing, cleaning, and sanitation, animal observation, handling, and restraint. 2) Preparation for incoming animal orders and transfers 3) Assist in completing husbandry training for new and/or transferred staff. 4) Handle/restrain laboratory animals as necessary and follow proper procedures for assessing health of the animal. 5) As directed by Veterinarians/Vet care staff: assessing, evaluating, and implementing a treatment plan for a select subset of animal health conditions as well as administering routine treatments 6) Utilize VetCare system to document and track health cases. 7) Assist with training labs for usage of the EuthanEx Smart Box. 8) Assist with providing routine care such as parasite control. 9) Facility duties include performing animal inventory scans, ensuring functioning of reverse osmosis water systems, and ensuring room signage is up to date. 10) Assist with placing feed and supply orders, facility tours and orientations, ensuring sentinel program accuracy, work order submission for routine issues, and preparation and storage of appropriate facility paperwork. 11) Other duties as assigned 12) Emergency duties required during adverse weather and /or other emergency situations. Holiday and weekend work required on a rotating basis.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:- Demonstrated experience performing animal husbandry in a laboratory animal environment.- Demonstrated ability to function in a detail-oriented, teamwork environment.- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with research/veterinary staff and personnel at all levels of an organization.- ALAT certification within the first year of the role.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent. - Higher levels of AALAS certification.Special Physical/Mental Requirements :- Ability to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation. - Prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.Position/Schedule Requirements:Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally