Lab Animal Technician

Title: Lab Animal Technician

Employee Classification: Lab Animal Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Vivarium Animal Lab-190400

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The University of North Texas Animal Resource Core (ARC) is a research core within the Division of Research and Innovation, providing comprehensive laboratory animal care, research support and specialized animal facility services to support the university’s research and academic mission.

The Lab Animal Technician provides essential daily husbandry and animal care for laboratory animals housed in the within the Vivarium Animal Lab. Working under direct supervision of the Research Animal Lab Manager, this position performs essential daily animal care tasks and supports operations to ensure that facility maintains the highest standard of excellence is provided for humane animal care. The position's performance of job duties must also maintain compliance for operations within a bio secure facility environment in accordance with institutional standard operating procedures and all applicable regulatory standards.

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and ensure compliance with state, federal, and university regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with research staff, faculty, and other personnel.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior, welfare, and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory animal care equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and animal cages.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and kneel.
• Knowledge of research animal care, including quarantine, biohazard, or barrier areas.
• Experience with record-keeping and maintaining detailed logs related to animal care.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and independently.
• Dependable, industrious and conscientious work ethic with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work…