Lead Biological Science Technician - Animal Care (BSL-3)

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) NBAF Animal Care Unit in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a supervisory animal care professional to support scientists and staff.

You will coordinate animal management programs, ensure space, equipment, and transport needs are met, and maintain records and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and operations to enable successful research outcomes while upholding

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of short- and long-range planning with the supervisor for animal management programs that support scientists' needs.
• Directs and coordinates staff and work assignments through team leaders to meet operational requirements.
• Provides expertise on project planning including animal needs, space, equipment, transportation, and decontamination to support research objectives.
• Develops plans and schedules for support activities, oversees coordination and completion of work, and maintains communication between research and operations staff.
• Identifies and implements changes to animal protocols and enrichment activities, oversees critical equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, animal handling, drug administration, and biological sample collection to support research objectives.
• Participates in several stages with the supervisor and scientific staff in support of scientific objectives, including animal needs and experimental design to ensure successful completion of the research studies.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Services (ARS) NBAF Animal Care Unit in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a supervisory animal care professional to support scientists and staff.

You will coordinate animal management programs, ensure space, equipment, and transport needs are met, and maintain records and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and operations to enable successful research outcomes while upholding