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Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research Program strives to promote Veteran centered care to improve patient experience and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings. The Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) position is vital within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and involves preparing biological samples and conducting laboratory tests to support research initiatives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepares samples of blood, tissue, urine, or other organic substance from animal test subjects to provide specimens that effectively support laboratory test, examination, or research procedures

Prepares samples, slides, smears, and diagnostic reagents common to the laboratory

Prepares primary cultures for relatively pure populations of specific cell types to evaluate regulation of cell behavior independent of the animal

Follows standard procedures and applies a practical knowledge of the properties of the specimens to ensure effective presentation of the qualities or characteristics critical for accurate testing or examination

Performs work involving operative and autopsy techniques, gross pathology techniques, special breeding or feeding methods peculiar to the collection and examination of animal cells, fluids or tissue, techniques for administering drugs or other chemical agents, or observations of physiological and behavioral effects of various conditions, agents and stimuli on laboratory animals

Maintains complete and accurate records of all procedures followed and all test results using laboratory databases

Develops and maintains detailed records of all experimental or other protocols

Responsible for data analysis including arithmetic calculations, algebra, graphing of data using interactive computer programs and preliminary statistical evaluations

Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment and controls supplies

Follows the medical center requirements for laboratory function as well as those of federal, state, and other regulatory oversight agencies

Qualification

Biological ScienceAnimal HusbandryData ManagementResearchLaboratory TechniquesRecord KeepingFine Motor SkillsStatistical Analysis

Required

Applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of 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

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

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)

You must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 for the Time-In-Grade Requirement

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

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of the basic principles of biological science to assess readings and measurements taken, tests executed, observations made, work completed, and samples collected

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience

To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 year (18 credits) of graduate education in the field directly related to the position being filled

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

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Animal Husbandry, Data Management, Research

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