Exotic Species Specialist
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Comparative Medicine-621500
Career Area
Laboratory Management and Services
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/27/2023
Application Deadline
04/07/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Specialist - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN08
Working Title
Exotic Species Specialist
Position Number
00060984
Vacancy ID
P017159
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 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Rotating weekends and holidays, overtime occasionally
Rotating weekends and holidays, overtime occasionally
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$36,363 - $47,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
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.
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
The Exotic Species Specialist is responsible for maintaining the daily care of research animals, including husbandry, sanitation of rooms and enclosures, daily observation of animals, handling and restraint, administration of veterinary medications under the directive of veterinary staff, investigator support, and facility maintenance. The incumbent will be expected to learn about species-specific needs and assist in the training of students and other staff and help update standardized operating procedures (SOPs) related to their care.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Ability to reliably provide oversight of technical program and administrative activities in a research setting/research laboratory
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate
- Ability to coordinate and manage laboratory facilities
- Ability to understand and comply with safety standards in accordance to Environment, Health, & Safety guidelines and protocols
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Must be able to obtain ALAT certification within one year of hire, and LAT certification within the second year
- Previous experience with aquatic, reptile, and/or non-vertebrate species
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
- Ability to lift/restrain animals 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
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