Animal Care & Research Lab Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cincinnati (OH); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) in the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) at Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on the care, safety and well-being of research animals under VMU supervision.

Qualifications include either one year of specialized experience in animal care and related duties or a bachelor’s degree with relevant science coursework. Compliance with standards and records maintenance is required.

Competenze

• One year of specialized experience in animal care or related research work.
• Bachelor's degree with biology/chemistry/statistics/animal husbandry or related coursework; transcripts required.
• Graduate study or combinations may substitute per GS-6 rules.

Mansioni

• Maintain overall care, safety and well-being of research animals in VMU.
• Handle and care for research animals and maintain care records.
• Prepare animals for experimental procedures and assist with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with animal care standards and regulatory requirements.

Conoscenze

Animal care

Record keeping

Lab safety

Care for research animals

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/related field

Strumenti

Lab equipment handling

Animal care equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) in the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) at Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on the care, safety and well-being of research animals under VMU supervision.

Qualifications include either one year of specialized experience in animal care and related duties or a bachelor’s degree with relevant science coursework. Compliance with standards and records maintenance is required.