Animal Research Lab Technician: Care & Compliance

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) to oversee the care, safety and well-being of research animals.

QUALIFICATIONS: GS-5/GS-6 level with specialized experience in animal care, husbandry, record-keeping, and equipment maintenance. Education options include a bachelor's degree with related coursework or approved combinations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in animal care and research environments.
• Experience in animal husbandry, care, and equipment maintenance.
• Education may be substituted by coursework in biology, chemistry, statistics, or related fields with transcripts.
• Graduate education may substitute one year of experience with appropriate coursework.

Responsibilities

• Care for and ensure the safety and well-being of research animals.
• Maintain records for animal care and treatment and monitor animal environment.
• Organize and manage equipment used in animal care and research procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Animal handling

Equipment maintenance

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) to oversee the care, safety and well-being of research animals.

QUALIFICATIONS: GS-5/GS-6 level with specialized experience in animal care, husbandry, record-keeping, and equipment maintenance. Education options include a bachelor's degree with related coursework or approved combinations.