USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Biological Science Laboratory Technician- Research Laboratory & Committee Manager
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Biological Science Laboratory Technician within the Research and Development Service at the G. V. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. The role involves performing specialized laboratory procedures to support research protocols and providing administrative oversight of the Research and Development Committee.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs laboratory management, experimental design, coordination and technical support in a comprehensive biomedical research laboratory setting
Provides day-to-day laboratory management and site support for the VA Research Program
Manages shared resources such as specialized equipment and facilities that can be shared by multiple investigators in the Service
Specializes in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, data collection and processing
Coordinates laboratory activities across multiple experiments, varied techniques, and laboratory staff
Maintains committee membership rosters following appointment/re-appointment to research committees and confirms credentialing and privileging of research staff prior to review
Provides administrative support to facilitate committee's review of research including documenting of compliance to policies as well as other agency and federal regulations
Performs work involving experimental design, execution, data collection, data analysis and critical evaluation of results
Assists with the development and execution of laboratory budgets, procurement of supplies and equipment, laboratory safety, inspections, and reporting
Maintains accurate and complete regulatory files as required
Monitors and maintains a system for tracking approaching expiration dates
Promptly notifies appropriate staff of studies which have lapsed prior to expiration
Performs other directly related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking, bending, and lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs
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
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest
To qualify for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position
Qualifying specialized experience includes research activity or control program work; nursery work that required the growing and maintenance of plants in a controlled environment; work comparable to that with a large dairy farm where production records, animal environment, and sanitary conditions were kept in accordance with modern dairy practice; preparing tissue and specimen samples; maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment; and maintaining laboratory records
At this level applicants must possess experience in laboratory work dealing with animal model, record keeping, husbandry and institutional compliance requirements
Applicants should have knowledge of technical methods and procedures in a biomedical research laboratory to provide technical and administrative support to research staff
NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
Education: Successfully completed a master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in a field of study directly related to the work of this position
Education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university
NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation
Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience as described above to meet the total qualification requirements for this grade level
NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation
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.
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