Biological Science Laboratory Technician; Animal

Job Title

* THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

• Prepares samples of blood, tissue, urine, or other organic substance from animal test subjects to provide specimens that effectively support laboratory test, examination, or research procedures.
• Prepares primary cultures for relatively pure populations of specific cell types to evaluate regulation of cell behavior independent of the animal.
• Follows standard procedures and applies a practical knowledge of the properties of the specimens to ensure effective presentation of the qualities or characteristics critical for accurate testing or examination.
• Performs work involving operative and autopsy techniques, gross pathology techniques, special breeding or feeding methods peculiar to the collection and examination of animal cells, fluids or tissue, techniques for administering drugs or other chemical agents, or observations of physiological and behavioral effects of various conditions, agents and stimuli on laboratory animals.
• Performs test and examination procedures for diagnostic, surveillance, experimental and reference samples that involve delicate and exacting steps using elaborate and complex instrumentation.
• Interprets recorded or collected data that may involve very fine distinctions to identify trends in results.
• Develops new procedures or makes modifications to existing protocols to improve the experimental process.
• Accurately assesses the validity of an experimental process, recognizing common environmental or other considerations that could affect the results.
• Performs common laboratory assays including preparation of solutions and calculation of dilutions and concentrations, pH determination, BCA protein determination, gradient and high-speed centrifugation, and microscopy.
• Performs advanced laboratory assays, which may include but is not limited to, Western blotting, fluorescent imaging, and immunocytochemistry, tissue and cell culture, ELISA techniques, DNA isolation and purification, preparation and analysis of RNA, Southern blots, etc.), kinase and signal transduction assays.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all procedures followed and all test results using laboratory databases.
• Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment and controls supplies.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory instrumentation on timely intervals to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

To be determined - 20 hours per week

Recruitment & Relocation

Incentives:

Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not approved

Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.