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Research Technician

Appalachian State University
$31,500 - 33,132
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
May 23, 2025
Position Summary Information


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
Minimum Qualifications
Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.
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

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 $31,500 - 33,132
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.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.


Posting Details Information


Posting Date 05/23/2025
Closing Date 06/15/2025
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 Scott Rhyne
Search Chair Email sr53137@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Departmental Information


Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51115
Posting Number 201502891P
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