Lrg Lab Animal Tech
October 8, 2023
Lrg Lab Animal Tech
Job ID: req3775
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 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
• Responsible for the daily care of research animals with focus on non-human primates
. • Performing general animal husbandry and technical functions in support of research studies utilizing nonhuman primates (NHP) models
• Feeding, housing, and maintenance of animal hygiene
• Providing occupational, structural, social, and edible enrichment to ensure animal well-being
• Record keeping and database maintenance
• Receipt, weighing, and identifying animals
• Maintaining a proper living environment for nonhuman primates including enrichment, behavioral assessment, social housing and training
• Observing and recording physical signs of nonhuman primate health and record data
• Performance of specialized technical procedures necessary to maintain continuous operation of the animal facility
• Assisting in conducting animal experiments
• Operation and maintenance of various laboratory, surgical, and cleaning equipment
• Responsible for maintaining supply inventory, cleanliness, and general upkeep of a research animal facility.
• Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict protocols.
• Work schedule will include rotating weekend and holiday hours.
• Other Duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Any combination of education and progressively responsible technical experience which qualifies the candidate to sit for the LAT Certification Exam within 12 months of hire -or- Associate degree in Life Sciences of Veterinary Technology. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Will encourage achievement of LAT Certification; however, this is not a requirement.
• Experience in handling non-human primates
• Ability to keep detailed records and maintain experimental data in a computer-based application/database
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and basic requirements for maintaining and scientific procedures in animal testing and data collection
• Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic necropsy techniques
• Ability to multi-task
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Excellent organization and observation 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: req3775
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 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
• Responsible for the daily care of research animals with focus on non-human primates
. • Performing general animal husbandry and technical functions in support of research studies utilizing nonhuman primates (NHP) models
• Feeding, housing, and maintenance of animal hygiene
• Providing occupational, structural, social, and edible enrichment to ensure animal well-being
• Record keeping and database maintenance
• Receipt, weighing, and identifying animals
• Maintaining a proper living environment for nonhuman primates including enrichment, behavioral assessment, social housing and training
• Observing and recording physical signs of nonhuman primate health and record data
• Performance of specialized technical procedures necessary to maintain continuous operation of the animal facility
• Assisting in conducting animal experiments
• Operation and maintenance of various laboratory, surgical, and cleaning equipment
• Responsible for maintaining supply inventory, cleanliness, and general upkeep of a research animal facility.
• Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict protocols.
• Work schedule will include rotating weekend and holiday hours.
• Other Duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Any combination of education and progressively responsible technical experience which qualifies the candidate to sit for the LAT Certification Exam within 12 months of hire -or- Associate degree in Life Sciences of Veterinary Technology. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Will encourage achievement of LAT Certification; however, this is not a requirement.
• Experience in handling non-human primates
• Ability to keep detailed records and maintain experimental data in a computer-based application/database
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and basic requirements for maintaining and scientific procedures in animal testing and data collection
• Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic necropsy techniques
• Ability to multi-task
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Excellent organization and observation 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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