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Laboratory Animal Technician

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
Bethesda, MD, USA
Start date
Sep 29, 2020

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Research, Laboratory
Required Education
High School or equivalent
Position Type
Full time
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Job Details

The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for the daily care of research animals with focus on non-human primates (NHP).
  • Performing general animal husbandry and technical functions in support of research studies utilizing nonhuman primates (NHP) models
  • Feeding, housing, and maintenance of animal hygiene
  • Providing occupational, structural, social and edible enrichment to ensure animal well-being
  • Record keeping and database maintenance
  • Receipt, weighing, and identifying animals
  • Maintaining a proper living environment for nonhuman primates including enrichment, behavioral assessment, social housing and training
  • Observing and recording physical signs of nonhuman primate health and record data
  • Performance of specialized technical procedures necessary to maintain continuous operation of the animal facility
  • Assisting in conducting animal experiments
  • May operate cleaning and other animal support equipment and areas
  • Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict protocols
  • Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours.
  • Other Duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent 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 an Associate's degree in Life Sciences or Veterinary Technology
  • Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
  • Will encourage achievement of LAT certification; however, this is not a requirement. ALAT certification preferred
  • Experience in handling non-human primates
  • Ability to keep detailed records and maintain experimental data in a computer-based application/database
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and basic requirements for maintaining and scientific procedures in animal testing and data collection
  • Must possess basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Basic necropsy techniques
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Eagerness to learn new skills
  • Excellent organization and observation skills

JOB HAZARDS
  • This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s)
  • This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
  • This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance
  • This position is subject to working in or have the potential to exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time requiring medical clearance
  • This position is subject to the environmental conditions such as working outdoors, high humidity areas indoors, dampness and chilling, dry atmospheric conditions, etc. as part of the job


Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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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

 

 

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Phone
301-846-1000
Location
8560 Progress Drive
 Frederick
MD
21701
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