Lead Biological Science Technician - Animal Care

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, operated by USDA's Agricultural Research Services, seeks a candidate to support the Animal Resources Unit and oversee animal management programs aligned with researchers’ needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining containment equipment, enforcing strict recordkeeping, administering medications, and coordinating tasks through leaders and staff to meet project goals. A probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• No specific education requirement is stated.
• Experience with animal care and handling is relevant.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and supervise animal management programs aligned with researchers' needs.
• Identify and adjust proposed animal protocols and enrichment to meet trial objectives.
• Maintain containment equipment and strict recordkeeping; administer medications; animal handling.
• Direct and coordinate work assignments through leaders and staff to meet requirements.

Skills

Animal care

Recordkeeping

Drug administration

Tools

Containment equipment

Job description

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, operated by USDA's Agricultural Research Services, seeks a candidate to support the Animal Resources Unit and oversee animal management programs aligned with researchers’ needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining containment equipment, enforcing strict recordkeeping, administering medications, and coordinating tasks through leaders and staff to meet project goals. A probationary period applies.