Laboratory Animal Technician
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Start date
- Dec 12, 2018
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research, Laboratory, Zoology
- Required Education
- Associate Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Laboratory Animal Technician will be responsible for:
- Rodent colony management tasks such as breeder setup, weaning, tagging, collection of tail biopsy, ear biopsy, or blood sample for genotyping
- Conduction of technical procedures, such as intra-peritoneal (IP) administration of reproductive hormones, collection of blood and tissue specimens, tumor measurements.
- Animal health monitoring and recording of phenotypic changes.
- Collection of blood, tissues and diagnostic samples
- Work schedule will include weekend and holiday hours
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 colony management associated tasks
- Experience in performing rodent related techniques such as IP injections, blood and tissue collection
- Ability to work in a team and communicate with management in a demanding scientific environment
- Ability to keep detailed and accurate computer records and maintain/update data in computer-based applications/databases
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for animal facilities and the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals and performing scientific procedures involving animal testing and data collection
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and to wear respiratory protection equipment if necessary
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent organizational/observational skills
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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