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Biological Science Laboratory Technician
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Posted 87 days ago
On-site Ames, IA $56K – $73K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Biological Science Technician ISTJ HealthcareTrades
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Biological Science Laboratory Technician (BSLT) positions are available in the Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). As a BSLT (Microbiology) in CVB, you are responsible for testing proposed and licensed biologics to evaluate the potency, safety, purity, and efficacy of manufactured veterinary biologics. As a BSLT in NVSL, you are responsible for performing diagnostic tests, reagent production, developmental studies, and training assignments.
What You'll Do
- →The duties may include, but are not limited to: Applies various biologics testing techniques such as; titrations, cell culture, extraneous agent testing, ELISA/EIA, karyology, Western blot, DNA/RNA extraction.
- →Participates in the Quality Assurance initiatives and practices.
- →Provides training in area of expertise to laboratory personnel and visitors.
- →Provides technical assistance in areas of: testing reagents, keeping records, and ordering media, supplies or animals.
- →Receives diagnostic specimens for pathogen examination, selects appropriate test/identification procedure, arranges testing sequence, conducts assays and reports results to the appropriate officials.
- →Prepares diagnostic samples for testing, including bacterial culture, whole blood films/slides, entomological (arthropod) mounts, analytical chemistry preparations, or histology preparations.
- →Prepares accurate, written reports describing test procedures and results and summarizes findings on assigned portions of developmental projects.
- →Actively participates in all quality assurance and safety programs by following, and writing Standard Operating Procedures that apply to their work assignments.
Requirements
- ✓Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Personality Fit
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