Overview
HNRC Animal Lab Technician Jobs in Grand Forks, ND at University of North Dakota
HNRC Animal Lab Technician
- 498969
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Human Nutrition Center
- Laboratory Support
- Full-time Staff
- Closing on: Sep 21 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- $18.10 per hour, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
This position is part of the Vivarium unit at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center. The purpose of this position is to provide laboratory animal care to help fulfill the research needs of the Human Nutrition Research Center. Animals must be properly cared for 365 days per year; therefore, this position sometimes requires the individual to work during weekends, holidays, emergencies, and closures.
This position is contract funded; continuation is contingent on the ongoing availability of external funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide food and water to laboratory animals and obtain accurate weight measurements.
- Provide food and water to laboratory animals following exact instructions for each group of animals Obtain and record accurate weight measurements of laboratory animals following researchers’ instructions
- Work as scheduled on weekends, holidays, and as requested during closures and emergencies to ensure animals receive daily care
- Monitor health of laboratory animals
- Examine every assigned animal daily
- Note any health concerns and bring to attention of supervisor
- Provide appropriate medical treatments to laboratory animals
- Sanitation and facility maintenance
- Rotate and clean animal cages and feed/water containers
- Follow Vivarium schedules for equipment sanitation and facility maintenance
- Technical assistance to HNRC researchers
- Assist HNRC researchers using the Vivarium with specific project needs as requested.
- Inventory maintenance
- Keep work areas properly stocked.
- General duties & responsibilities
Required Competencies
- Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task while working under time constraints
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Respectfulness, cooperation, and following directions are imperative
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong observational skills
- Understanding of the need for the use of animals in biomedical research, and empathy and compassion towards research animals
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must be able and willing to follow complex written protocols
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as required
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- United States citizenship required due to USDA funding requirements
- Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check and Federal Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- Experience in laboratory setting
- Experience in a university laboratory setting
- Experience handling mice and/or rats
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Additional Information
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Need help?
Please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University’s employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran’s status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Clery Statement
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Title: HNRC Animal Lab Technician
Company: University of North Dakota
Location: Grand Forks, ND
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