Animal Research Lab Technician: Care & Husbandry

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is with the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. The Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) will oversee the care, safety, and welfare of research animals and support day-to-day laboratory operations.

Applicants should have either 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized experience or the equivalent combination of education. Documentation of transcripts is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Possess 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.
• Education must include two years of study with specified science/technical courses, with at least 6 semester hours directly related to this position.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable; unofficial transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care, safety and well-being of research animals.
• Maintain records for animal care and treatment and equipment used in animal care.
• Support day-to-day operations of a research laboratory or animal care facility.

Education

Two years of study above high school including biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics; at least 6 semester hours directly related to this position

Animal Husbandry

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Clerical

Job description

The position is with the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. The Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) will oversee the care, safety, and welfare of research animals and support day-to-day laboratory operations.

Applicants should have either 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized experience or the equivalent combination of education. Documentation of transcripts is required for consideration.