Preclinical Research Technician

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Weekends and holidays on rotation, occasional overtime

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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.

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.

The Preclinical Research Unit ( PRU) provides advanced technical services to the UNC community and external clients. The Research Technicians in PRU are critical to providing detail-oriented service within a fast-paced environment. Daily tasks vary widely, from colony management, precision injections, therapeutic dosing for studies, tumor measurements, blood collection, tissue collection, surgery, and Optical imaging (bioluminescent and fluorescent).

We pride ourselves on technical expertise, consistency, and professional teamwork. This position will be trained to perform a wide range of techniques, such as SC, OG, IM, IV, IP, ID, IC, and RO injections in laboratory rodents. Employees must be comfortable handling experimental chemicals, chemotherapeutic agents, cell lines, and working in BSL2 environments.

There's future potential for technicians to grow in the role to further specialize in surgical, advanced techniques, and/or Optical Imaging studies.

As essential employees, emergency duties are required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Holiday and weekend work is required on a rotating basis. Occasional overtime is required.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

* Previous rodent health monitoring experience preferred
* Familiarity with small laboratory animal dosing techniques: oral, gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal
* Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS) at the LAT level or higher
* Familiarity with preclinical cancer modeling
* Previous laboratory rodent handling experience required

* Ability to lift/restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
* Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting

Not Applicable

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.