Research Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

Summary Please note, there is no pay associated with this position. Learn more about this agency Duties Major Duties: Handle mice, maintain mouse breeding colony, collect tissue for genotyping, perform mouse surgical procedures. maintain animal inventory records. Tissue collection, processing, sectioning, staining and immunohistological labeling, and imaging. Analysis of acquired images using programs such as Zen and ImageJ. Organize and maintain data records in lab notebooks and in computer spreadsheets, graph and perform statistical analysis on results. Present results to PI and other lab members individually and in group settings. Participate in lab discussions of research journal articles and other relevant topics. Operate standard lab equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, balances, and pH meters. Make laboratory solutions and prepare supplies for group use. maintain equipment in good working order. Maintain glassware supplies Work as a member of a team but must be able to work independently in the laboratory and animal facility. Assisting lab members in a variety of laboratory techniques as required/assigned, such as PCR, mouse behavioral testing, or administration of test substances. Assist with other lab maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, and preparation for lab safety inspections. Work Schedule: Part-time (Without Compensation) Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/22/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below. Required specialized experience in research activity or control program work. Preferred specialized experience requested: Undergraduate level biology or chemistry coursework. Ability to follow instructions and protocols in written and spoken form. Ability to work on a team AND independently. General availability during normal business hours, Monday through Friday Experience working in a formal setting preferred Experience working with standard laboratory equipment preferred Good written and verbal communication skills) OR, Applicants may substitute education for the required specialized experience: Successfully completed at least 1 year above high school with course(s) that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor, as the position requires sitting, standing, & walking. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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