Entry Level Laboratory Animal Research Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Comparative Medicine-621500
Career Area
Laboratory Management and Services
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
08/18/2026
Application Deadline
08/31/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
MH06 / GN06
Working Title
Laboratory Animal Technician
Position Number
00003883, 00055144
Vacancy ID
P021303
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30pm
Overtime, weekends, & holidays occasionally
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$34,320 - $43,000
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Notice to Applicants
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Position Summary Information
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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
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO (2) IDENTICAL POSITIONS (POSITION NUMBERS 00003883 AND 00055144). BY APPLYING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH AVAILABLE POSITIONS.
The Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, animal observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support/communication, facility maintenance, and working with USDA species. 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.
Management Preferences
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Animal technician training.
- Experience in a laboratory animal setting.
- Working knowledge of breeding, weaning, and record-keeping.
- Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher strongly preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
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
Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324105
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.