Lead Biological Tech, Animal Care in High Containment

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Animal Care Unit at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a capable Biological Science Technician to oversee animal care, welfare, and handling in a high-containment setting. This role requires adherence to biosafety protocols and engagement with research teams to support secure, compliant operations.

Qualifications include specialized experience with animal care in research, and graduate-level education in agricultural or related fields.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience overseeing care, housing, welfare and handling of animals used in research.
• Experience planning or coordinating animal research in high containment settings.
• Compliance with animal care regulations and research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily animal care and welfare in a high containment facility.
• Coordinate housing, handling and health monitoring of animals for research.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, biosecurity, and institutional policies.

Skills

Animal care experience

Biosecurity procedures

Work in high containment

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Science or related field

Veterinary/Animal Science background

Job description

The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Animal Care Unit at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a capable Biological Science Technician to oversee animal care, welfare, and handling in a high-containment setting. This role requires adherence to biosafety protocols and engagement with research teams to support secure, compliant operations.

Qualifications include specialized experience with animal care in research, and graduate-level education in agricultural or related fields.