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Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Cleveland, OH $43K – $55K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Biological Science Technician ISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Biological Science Laboratory Technician's (Animal) primary responsibility is to serve as the technical support to the animal husbandry program of the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) at the Cleveland VAMC in Cleveland, OH.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years).
- →Term appointments are non-status, non-permanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4).
- →Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage.
- →Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum).
- →The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include: Makes daily and routine observations of all animals, recognizes deviations from normal health status and or injury, and reports any deviations.
- →Makes daily rounds of all assigned animal rooms, checking and recording environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and air flow.
- →Provides adequate feed and water to all animals in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions.
- →Prepares and feeds specialized diets as required.
- →Handles animals in a humane manner according to all regulations and guidelines.
- →Transfers animals from one cage to another, assuring that the animal is supported properly to prevent injury.
- →All information and tags attached to the original cage must be transferred at the same time as the animal to prevent any mix-up.
- →Maintains a safe, secure environment for the care of research animals.
- →Assists the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) supervisor and/or veterinary technician with animal treatments if necessary.
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 Physical Requirements: The work involves pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing at least 50lbs., along with prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending/stooping and twisting.
- ✓Must be able to restrain, lift or manipulate animals that may weigh in excess of 50 lbs.
- ✓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 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
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