Animal Facility Lab Supervisor (Biological Sciences)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Boston Health Care System, Veterinary Medical Unit, is seeking a Supervisory Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) to oversee facilities at Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury. The role requires management of operations, staff supervision, and adherence to animal care standards.

The position emphasizes laboratory experience with animal physiology, anatomy, restraint, and handling, and qualification options include advanced education or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Requires completed resume with dates, duties, and hours.
• Experience in laboratory settings with animal physiology, anatomy, restraint, and handling.
• Transcript submission required with application for education substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of VA Boston animal facilities at Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury.
• Provide supervision and guidance to staff in the Veterinary Medical Unit.

Skills

Conflict Management

Influencing/Negotiating

Manages Resources

Partnering

Planning and Evaluating

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 academic years of graduate education

Job description

VA Boston Health Care System, Veterinary Medical Unit, is seeking a Supervisory Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) to oversee facilities at Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury. The role requires management of operations, staff supervision, and adherence to animal care standards.

The position emphasizes laboratory experience with animal physiology, anatomy, restraint, and handling, and qualification options include advanced education or equivalent experience.