Lab Animal Research Associate II

Job ID: req2977
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease. The Animal Research Technical Support (ARTS) team within LASP utilizes advanced methodologies to perform research into the development of new cancer models, targeted diagnostics, and cancer therapies.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing colony management of rodent colonies and conducting of complex experimental procedures. Maintenance of real time animal colony database (FACILITY).
• Designing optimal breeding strategies.
• Independently designing and scheduling experimental studies.
• Perform experiments including surgical procedures utilizing experimental compounds and chemical carcinogens.
• Perform injections via various routes.
• Monitoring phenotypes and treatment responses.
• Collecting blood and tissues.
• Tumor measuring.
• Work may involve the use of potentially hazardous radiological, chemical, and biological materials.
• Supervision and training of lower-level technical staff
• Managing laboratory supplies and maintaining technically sophisticated laboratory equipment
• This is a change in facility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field related to the biomedical or veterinary sciences or four (4) years equivalent experience in the appropriate field in lieu of degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of laboratory animal technical experience
• Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by a company-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States.
• Understanding of Mendelian genetics.
• Experience in rodent breeding colony management and associated procedures.
• Experience in performing experimental procedures.
• Ability to maintain precise, accurate records utilizing different software platforms.
• Excellent time management and organization skills; ability to multi-task and work under time constraints.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals and performing scientific procedures involving animal testing and data collection.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Excellent observation and organization skills
• Experience in performing surgical procedures on rodents
• Ability to multi-task
• Computer/data entry skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• AALAS certification

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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