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Biological Science Lab Tech (Animal)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Cleveland, OH $43K – $55K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located within the Office of Research and Development at the Cleveland Health Care System in Cleveland, Ohio. This position requires a broad practical knowledge of animal husbandry and behavior. Incumbent's primary responsibility is to serve as the technical support to the animal husbandry program of the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU).
What You'll Do
- →This is a bargaining unit position.
- →Note: *This is Term NOT TO EXCEED 1 Year and 1 Day - may be extended up to 4 years at the discretion of management.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Rotating Shifts-some weekends Telework: This position is not authorized for telework Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as regular walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders/step stools, and repetitive motion work.
- →In many situations the duration of the activity such as most of a work day contributes to the arduous nature of the job.
- →Agility and dexterity-hand and eye coordination, is required for proper job execution.
- →Position Description/PD#: Biological Science Lab Tech (Animal)/PD62609-T
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
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