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Classification Title Research Technician Working Title Research Technician Location Boone, NC Job Category 3 Position Number 069791 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S Department Animal Facility - 250101 Primary Purpose of Position Assist Facility Manager in all activities necessary to operate one or more research work settings such as a laboratory, field and/or classroom. Assist faculty, staff, and students conducting research in a humane environment while adhering to all State, Federal, and granting agency regulations. Minimum Qualifications Combination of related training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions The Research Technician will assist the Facility Manager in all activities necessary to operate one or more research work settings such as a laboratory, field, and/or classroom. They will assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research in a humane environment while adhering to all State, Federal, and granting agency regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Work with Manager to ensure daily coverage of species housed in the Facility. * Provide proper maintenance and operation of specialized equipment used in the Facility including but not limited to, cage washer, steam sterilizer, table top autoclave, and anesthesia machine. * Monitor macro and micro environmental conditions for all species housed in the Facility in compliance with federal regulations and correct when necessary. * Provide administrative support along with clerical tasks that aid the daily business operations of the Animal Facility. Duties include ordering consumable supplies, completing P-card reports, completing reconcile reports, submitting work orders and other clerical tasks as needed. * Ensure compliance with USDA and NIH regulations on the housing and care of experimental animals. * Assist in post-approval monitoring of research protocols. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Ability to assist Facility Manager, faculty, staff and students conducting research in a humane environment while adhering to all State, Federal and granting agency regulations. Preferred Qualifications * High School diploma * Valid driver's license * 3+ years of experience in animal care Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties. Laboratory/Subject Care: * Work with Manager to ensure daily coverage of species housed in the Facility. * Provide proper maintenance and operation of specialized equipment used in the Facility including but not limited to, cage washer, steam sterilizer, table top autoclave, and anesthesia machine. Data/Information Collection: * Monitor macro and micro environmental conditions for all species housed in the Facility in compliance with federal regulations and correct when necessary. Research Support: * Provide administrative support along with clerical tasks that aid the daily business operations of the Animal Facility. * Duties include ordering consumable supplies, completing P-card reports, completing reconcile reports, submitting work orders and other clerical tasks as needed. Knowledge-Technical: * Ensure compliance with USDA and NIH regulations on the housing and care of experimental animals. * Assist in post-approval monitoring of research protocols. Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours 7 days a week including holidays, weekends, academic breaks. Number of Hours Per Week 40+ Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position This position requires the ability to traverse, lift and move up to 50 pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Overall Competency Level Contributing Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $34,320-37,369 Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations. Posting Details Information Posting Date 04/15/2026 Closing Date 05/03/2026 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: * Cover Letter * Resume * List of three professional references with contact information Search Chair Name Alexander Kramer Search Chair Email Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Departmental Information Quick Link Posting Number 201502962P Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter / Letter of Interest * Resume * List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents Contact Us Why Work for AppState? University of North Carolina System Employment Careers with the State of North Carolina