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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Research Biological Science Lab Technician (Animal)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Without Compensation Research Biological Science Lab Technician (Animal) within the Office of Research and Development. The role involves assisting with laboratory studies, performing experiments, and evaluating the health and behavior of animals in research settings.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists with laboratory studies and data analysis

Performs and assists with laboratory experiments including cell culture and staining of tissue selections

Performs perfusion fixation of rodents and processing brains for histological examination

Genotypes animals, assists with animal experiments, and runs DNA gels and western blots

Assists with the evaluation of the health, well-being, and behavior of animals before, during, and after research experiments

Qualification

Laboratory experimentsCell cultureGenotyping animalsDNA gelsWestern blotsTissue stainingData analysisAnimal husbandryBiologyChemistryStatisticsPhysicsMathematicsEntomologyBotanyAgriculture

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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

Experience: You must possess experience (1) performing and assisting with laboratory experiments involving cell culture and staining of tissue selections and (2) genotyping animals, assisting with animal experiments, and running DNA gels and western blots; OR

Education: You must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics; OR

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.