Biology Tech III​/Animal Care

Biology Technician – National Wildlife Health Center

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is hiring a Biology Tech to provide technical assistance with laboratory and vivarium operations in the pursuit of scientific data, in accordance with fundamental science practices and quality assurance standards. The work involves pathogens and animals. Compliance with regulatory aspects of the work is imperative.

For animal care, work performance on some weekends and federal holidays is required.

• Plan and accomplish goals with moderate experience and judgment.
• Perform laboratory procedures, which may not be standardized according to specified protocols.
• Collect, curate, and prepare animal and environmental samples for chronic wasting disease (CWD) prion extraction.
• Assess and document wildlife behavior by performing ethogram surveillance.
• Operate laboratory equipment (balances, centrifuges, incubators, shakers, pipettes, thermal cyclers, spectrophotometers), autoclaves and vaporous hydrogen peroxide generators, other disinfection systems.
• Collect biological and environmental samples (feces, blood, tissues) from research animals.
• Perform animal care and assist with the design of animal husbandry protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of sample collection and procedural support.
• Adhere to all NWHC-established protocols for containment, PPE use, decontamination, and security. Participate in required training related to biosafety, zoonotic disease prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Travel as required to support program tasks, including pick up or drop off samples.
• Work performance on some weekends and federal holidays is required.

• Pass a standard background check.
• Degree in biology, animal care or related field.
• 1-2 years lab experience.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Job :

Work Type: On‑Site

Compensation: $70,000.00–$80,000.00 (Madison, WI)

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing