Job Posting Information
| Posting Number |
PG194623SP |
| Internal Recruitment |
No |
| Working Title |
Rodent Service Specialist-Breeding Colony Management |
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$50,000 - $55,000 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; weekend, holiday, and emergency response may be required |
| Job Location |
Raleigh, NC |
| Department |
Animal Resources |
| About the Department |
The mission of
LAR is to provide
NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term "animal resources" includes not only animal housing facilities, but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use.
LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards, and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and judicious use.
North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (
CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. |
| Essential Job Duties |
The Rodent Specialist will be responsible for colony health, breeding, facilities management, and communication between researchers. The incumbent will also be required to assist other technicians within other
LAR species units as needed, including being cross-trained sufficiently to support operations of those other species units. This technician should be well-versed in rodent colony management, procedures, and training for PIs.
Duties include:
- Ability to maintain transgenic mouse colony (genotyping, husbandry, mouse ordering, interacting with vet techs, database management).
- Perform various experimental procedures, including phenotyping the mice, tissue harvesting and preparation, anesthesia administration, and tissue sectioning.
- Keep track of drug inventories for sedatives and anesthetics and maintain detailed logs of usage and disposal of controlled substances. Assist with data analysis.
- Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. Engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research-related service tasks.
- Support the development, design, and conduct of increasingly complex research projects.
- Perform complex tasks independently and adapt methods and procedures to meet research needs.
- Complete specialized treatments in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Work proactively to keep patients clean and comfortable.
- Maintain a clean working environment to ensure Infectious Disease standards are followed, and infection is not spread.
- Handle all medical/biological and infectious waste appropriately.
- Follow all radiation safety, OSHA, IACUC, USDA, AAALAC, and Environmental Health and Safety standards.
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| Other Responsibilities |
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
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Qualifications
| Minimum Experience/Education |
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Other Required Qualifications |
- Experience in mouse colony management.
- Knowledge of other rodent animal species or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to provide a high level of service to clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a service environment
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Extensive background and knowledge of modern laboratory animal husbandry practices including dogs, fish, small ruminants, swine, ponies, cats, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, amphibians and avian species.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, state and local health and safety regulations and demonstrated skill at implementing same.
- Demonstrated knowledge in oversight of record-keeping required by various agencies.
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| Required License or Certification |
- Valid driver's license required.
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| Valid NC Driver's License required |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date |
06/09/2025 |
| Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) |
06/16/2025 |
| Notice to Applicants |
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase "see resume". |
| Special Instructions |
Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references. |
Position Details
| Position Number |
00103463 |
| Position Type |
SHRA |
| Position Classification Band Title |
Research Specialist |
| Position Classification Band Level |
Contributing |
| Position Classification Salary Range |
$ 45,454 - $ 109,409 |
| Salary Grade Equivalency |
GN08 |
| Alternate Option |
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) |
1.0 |
| Appointment |
12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events |
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) |
|
| Department Id |
193001 - Animal Resources |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
$ 45,454 - $ 109,409
Jun 09, 2025