Research Technician-Journey

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 17 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Research Technician-Journey
Position Number 968263
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage https://comparativemedicine.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title 12501 Research Technician
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Animal Care Technician
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $34,320-$39,788
Anticipated Hiring Range $34,320 -$ 52,998
Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
Work Schedule M-F w/ occasional weekend & holiday
Work Hours 8am-5pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Technical/Trade
Organizational Unit Overview
The Department of Comparative Medicine is a basic science department in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Our team supports excellent science through a comprehensive program of humane and ethical animal care and use.
Department of Comparative Medicine cares for a variety of species in several facilities across all East Carolina University campuses. We provide barrier, containment, and quarantine housing, as well as surgical and technical support. The animal care and use program at East Carolina University is USDA Registered (#55-R-0010), PHS assured (D16-00294), and fully accredited by AAALAC, International.
Job Duties
Care of animals in research, clinic, or teaching environment. Caring for several different species, employees are responsible for feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and administering routine medications (vaccines, topical ointments) according to established protocols and instructions. Husbandry duties involve specific pathogen-free/biohazardous areas carrying infectious agents transmissible to humans or which have been experimentally exposed to radiologic, biologic, or chemical hazardous materials.
Maintain records on animal activities such as food/water consumed, vaccines/medications received, and environmental conditions such as room temperature and lighting cycles. Employees observe and record animal behaviors and health conditions as directed by protocol and instruction for review by a team leader, research technician, primary investigator, or veterinarian. Will select pairs for routine breeding, and may make recommendations on breeding pairs for more complex breeding activities. Animal euthanasia is performed per the primary investigator or veterinarian’s instructions. Performs husbandry duties, specialized environmental conditions, and a greater variety of animals and/or specialized care and knowledge of a unique species or breed of animal.
Minimum Education/Experience
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification required by the Department
None
Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 04/03/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 04/17/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69570
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.
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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