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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Biological Science Lab Technician (Animal)

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Veterans Health Administration, focusing on improving patient experiences and outcomes for Veterans. The Biological Science Lab Technician position involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with researchers to advance research in Veteran-centered care.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments under the guidance of a principle investigator (PI)

Analyze and interpret data from molecular, cellular, or in vivo assays

Review scientific literature to identify gaps in knowledge and formulate research questions

Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks and digital records

Prepare presentations for lab meetings, seminars and conferences

Write manuscripts and contribute to grant applications

Develop new methods of optimize protocols for experimental efficiency

Collaborate with lab members and external researchers

Train or mentor junior students. or intern in techniques and lab etiquette

Comply with safety protocols and institutional research policies

Qualification

Molecular assaysCellular assaysData analysisResearch methodologyLab safety protocolsCollaborationPresentation skillsMentoringTechnical writing

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)

You must possess general experience in (1) any type of work that includes contact with tissues, blood/other body liquids, human pathological samples or cell lines or works with infectious organisms, including prion proteins or tuberculosis; and (2) exposure to toxic, explosive, flammable, carcinogenic or teratogenic chemicals as well as be able interpret the standard for storing and transport these chemicals

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment

The work is predominantly sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there will be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of items of moderate weight such as large binders, banker style file boxes, meeting materials, papers, books or small parts. Hand and eye coordination for delicate testing procedures may be the only special physical demand required to perform the work

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.