UTS - Temporary Laboratory Animal Technician

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Department HR UTS Partnership Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 11/11/2026 Application Deadline 11/18/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title UTS - Temporary Laboratory Animal Technician Position Number Vacancy ID S028256 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week Work Schedule

Monday- Friday with alternating weekends/holidays, 40hrs/week

Position Location Hiring Range $20.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 11/16/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Position Summary

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, navigating sanitation equipment and facility maintenance.

Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occationally on a rotating basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
• Qualified applicants must have a demonstrated ability to work well with others and effectively communicate.Ability to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation - Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting.

There will be exposure to Blood borne Pathogens, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory animals.

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Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Special Instructions

UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University are collaborating to extend NC State's internal temporary staffing function as a shared service for both institutions. Under this partnership, UTS provides exclusive temporary staffing services to UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State, employing candidates to work as temporary employees in a variety of jobs on both campuses. If interested, please apply here:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/237344

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328616 Temporary Employment Policies

http://hr.unc.edu/policies-procedures-systems/spa-employee-policies/temporary-employment/relevant-policy-information-for-temporary-employees/

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

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