Spec, Lab Animal Research
September 10, 2023
Spec, Lab Animal Research
Job ID: req3629
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 that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Animal husbandry tasks including checking the status of animals/animal rooms and making sure the facility is clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Routine technical tasks such as tumor measurements, setting up matings, weaning, tail clipping, ear tagging, sampling, measuring body weights, checking plugs, measuring food and water consumption, and euthanizing mice.
• Scheduling and performance of technical procedures such as all forms of injections, oral gavage, and all forms of bleeds.
• Performance of microsurgical procedures including necropsies.
• Documentation of results and findings in a lab notebook or journal and maintaining all required records, reports, and statistics.
• Data entry/input and management of an animal colony database.
• Assurance that work is conducted in accordance with applicable policies, regulations and guidelines that govern animal health and welfare, and in accordance with established animal facility standard operating procedures and safety programs
• Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Any combination of education and progressively responsible technical experience which qualifies the candidate to sit for the LATG Certification exam within 12 months of hire or bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Veterinary Technology.
• Experience in rodent breeding colony management and associated procedures.
• Experience in performing experimental procedures.
• Ability to wear lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate computer records and maintain/update data in computer-based applications/databases
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• LAT certification and ability to pass LATG exam within 12 months of hire
• 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.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Job ID: req3629
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 that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Animal husbandry tasks including checking the status of animals/animal rooms and making sure the facility is clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Routine technical tasks such as tumor measurements, setting up matings, weaning, tail clipping, ear tagging, sampling, measuring body weights, checking plugs, measuring food and water consumption, and euthanizing mice.
• Scheduling and performance of technical procedures such as all forms of injections, oral gavage, and all forms of bleeds.
• Performance of microsurgical procedures including necropsies.
• Documentation of results and findings in a lab notebook or journal and maintaining all required records, reports, and statistics.
• Data entry/input and management of an animal colony database.
• Assurance that work is conducted in accordance with applicable policies, regulations and guidelines that govern animal health and welfare, and in accordance with established animal facility standard operating procedures and safety programs
• Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Any combination of education and progressively responsible technical experience which qualifies the candidate to sit for the LATG Certification exam within 12 months of hire or bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Veterinary Technology.
• Experience in rodent breeding colony management and associated procedures.
• Experience in performing experimental procedures.
• Ability to wear lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate computer records and maintain/update data in computer-based applications/databases
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• LAT certification and ability to pass LATG exam within 12 months of hire
• 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.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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