Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) Job at US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cincinnati, OH

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Job TitleThis position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-05 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-06. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.Major duties include but are not limited to:Feeds and waters all animals in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions; prepares special diets as needed;Makes daily and routine observations of animals, recognizes deviations from normal health status and notifies supervisor;Participates in checking in new animals and setting up initial records;When necessary, weans and sexes animals in breeding colony and places animals in appropriate-sized cages;Maintains animals that require specialized care such as aseptic techniques in a pathogen free colony and Animal Biosafety Level 2 (ABSL- 2) housing.Maintains census records by room and investigator;Maintains records for animal care, feeding, treatment, disposal, and environmental monitoring;Maintains orderly and sanitary conditions throughout the VMU;Operates various equipment (cage washer, bottle washer, autoclaves, etc.) correctly;Oversees quality control procedures on equipment and microbiological monitoring of animal rooms and cages and reports deficiencies as required.Administers proper medical treatment according to protocol specifications;Humanely and safely restrains animals for research and clinical staff as needed; andPerforms other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pmRecruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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