USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Biological Science Technician (Animal/High Containment)
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Biological Science Technician for the Animal Resources Unit at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). The role involves performing technical work related to the care, maintenance, health, and behavior of various animals involved in scientific research projects.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides solutions to any issues in adapting care of animals within the confines of the specific scientific study, often involving innovative enrichment activities
Captures and restrains animals for treatment, examination, or specimen collection both ante and postmortem
Performs a variety of processes, methods, procedures and tasks related to the care, routine cleaning and feeding of the animals
May perform minor veterinary procedures such as wound cleaning and flushing, bandaging, microchipping, ear tagging, nail/hoof/claw trims, and others, as well as euthanasia and necropsy with tissue collection
Uses electronic tablets and computers in the recording of data and observations, including animal history records, origin and disposition, veterinary procedures and tests requested/performed, and animal care and use
Prepares charts, spreadsheets and summaries, cross referencing facts, dates, and other data
Ensures feed is stored appropriately per facility SOPs, identifies and clearly labels spoiled or contaminated feed for disposal, ensuring feed is within the prescribed shelf life or expiration date
Maintains inventory required to do the work, informing leads/supervisors of low inventory for supplies needed for work
Qualification
Required
You must be a US Citizen or US National
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) database check required for work involving Biological Select Agents and Toxins
May also be required to pass periodic fitness for duty physicals
A baseline blood sample may be required for employees entering and working in the biocontainment facilities
Immunization against diseases being studied at NBAF which are transmissible to humans may be required where the vaccine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safety and effectiveness
All personnel entering the BSL-3 or higher biocontainment facilities at NBAF shall not be in contact with specific susceptible animals and their premises away from NBAF for a period of 5 days after leaving biocontainment
Ability to pass a physical examination for the ability to lift 75 lbs. with occasional lifts of 100 pounds
Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required daily for restraining large animals and moving feed and equipment (75-100 pounds) with appropriate support and within safety protocols
Certain phases of the work require extended periods of standing or sitting while accomplishing detailed experimental procedures
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled
Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position
Specialized experience includes care of livestock or traditional laboratory animals which must have included caring, feeding, and evaluating their welfare; handling animals in an agricultural, commercial, or research setting; or operating common laboratory or field equipment
One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position
A combination of education and experience as described above
Preferred
Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or a related specialty certification is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program may be authorized.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
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