Laboratory Technician 1 - Animal Resources (Animal Care) at University of Nevada, Reno in Medicine

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician 1 in Animal Resources. ***This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. *** This position will maintain production colonies of multiple strains for various animal species, obtain blood and tissue samples, anesthetize, euthanize, restrain animals in accordance with institutional standards and federal guidelines, dispose of carcasses in their designated manner, apply tags and other identifying marks in accordance with protocol requirements, setup procedure rooms, assist with advanced procedures as directed, maintain equipment, ensure completion of the daily work activities of student workers, feed and water all animals, maintain housing systems, provide environmental enrichment to all cages, assist in receiving new animals, monitor the health of the animals and training student employees on facility maintenance procedures and proper animal handling and care. This position will also maintain mechanical equipment, sanitize facility rooms, monitor glove-box isolators and individual ventilated cage racks, transport animals and equipment and other duties as assigned. PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002 , ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002 . Essential Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances Schedule The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Positions in an NSHE University animal care facility are considered essential personnel and may be required to work weekends and holidays and report to work during campus closure to help provide animal care. Compensation Grade Grade 25 In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation . Select Salary schedule, PP01. For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator The Perks of PERS Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options . E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Mountain EAP sup