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LAR Training Coordinator
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193883SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
LAR Training CoordinatorAnticipated Hiring Range
$37,798 - $41,777 (commensurate with experience & education)Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Animal ResourcesAbout the Department
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (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.
Essential Job Duties
The LAR Training Coordinator is responsible for the training of staff daily care of animals used in research and teaching along with the maintaining of records. Duties may include husbandry, record keeping, administration of medications, and animal enrichment. This position is classified as mandatory personnel and may require weekend and holiday work.
Additionally, this position is responsible for, but not limited to:
Additionally, this position is responsible for, but not limited to:
- Daily care of animals.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of a tracking database(s) of all training received by each employee.
- Trains facility users on policy and practices.
- Update and write SOPs.
- Identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
- Assist with billing on an as needed basis.
- Provide and perform other training duties as requested.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate animal records
- Perform basic animal husbandry on a wide variety of species
- Administer routine medications
- Maintain sanitation and safety procedures in accordance to regulations
Minimum Experience/Education
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Other Required Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of animal husbandry
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to maintain accurate animal census records, daily room logs and medical treatment logs
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to understand, update and compile Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in animal husbandry
- Experience in a wide variety of species care, AALAS certifications
- Experience training other staff
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain NC license within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
03/06/2024Earliest 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.)
03/13/2024Special Instructions
In addition to a fully completed application please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for professional references.
* Please note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application*
Position Number
00043332Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $66,122Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate 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)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoTime-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
12 MonthDepartment Id
193001 - Animal ResourcesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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.
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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