Comparative Medicine-621500
Career Area:
Laboratory Management and Services
Is this an internal only recruitment?:
No
Posting Open Date :
02/05/2024
Application Deadline:
02/12/2024
Position Type:
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:
Research Technician – Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent:
GN04
Working Title:
Cage Processing Technician
Position Number:
00060749
Vacancy ID:
P018611
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Weekends and Holidays on occasion.
Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
$31,200-$39,000
Pay 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 Cage Processing Technician is responsible for operating a number of industrial machines, including cage washing equipment, bottle washing equipment, bottle filling equipment, autoclaves, and additional equipment as necessary. The Technician is also responsible for the following: processing and sanitizing cages, equipment, and water bottles; operating, maintaining, and recording temperatures on cage processing equipment and autoclaves; and maintaining and monitoring equipment and duty log records.
Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
– Qualified applicants must have a demonstrated ability to work well with others.
– Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate.
– Requires a demonstrated ability to follow a set work schedule.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
– High school diploma or equivalent.
– Experience in a laboratory animal setting.
– Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements :
– Ability to move/lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
– Requires 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
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