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Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Office of Research & Development at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. The general duties require assessment of readings and measurements taken, tests executed, observations made, work completed, and samples collected.
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*** MAJOR DUTIES: Prepares samples of blood, tissue, urine, or other organic substance from animal test subjects to provide specimens that effectively support laboratory test, examination, or research procedures.
- →Prepares primary cultures for relatively pure populations of specific cell types to evaluate regulation of cell behavior independent of the animal.
- →Follows standard procedures and applies a practical knowledge of the properties of the specimens to ensure effective presentation of the qualities or characteristics critical for accurate testing or examination.
- →Performs work involving operative and autopsy techniques, gross pathology techniques, special breeding or feeding methods peculiar to the collection and examination of animal cells, fluids or tissue, techniques for administering drugs or other chemical agents, or observations of physiological and behavioral effects of various conditions, agents and stimuli on laboratory animals.
- →Performs test and examination procedures for diagnostic, surveillance, experimental and reference samples that involve delicate and exacting steps using elaborate and complex instrumentation.
- →Interprets recorded or collected data that may involve very fine distinctions to identify trends in results.
- →Develops new procedures or makes modifications to existing protocols to improve the experimental process.
- →Accurately assesses the validity of an experimental process, recognizing common environmental or other considerations that could affect the results.
- →Performs common laboratory assays including preparation of solutions and calculation of dilutions and concentrations, pH determination, BCA protein determination, gradient and high-speed centrifugation, and microscopy.
- →Performs advanced laboratory assays, which may include but is not limited to, Western blotting, fluorescent imaging, and immunocytochemistry, tissue and cell culture, ELISA techniques, DNA isolation and purification, preparation and analysis of RNA, Southern blots, etc.), kinase and signal transduction assays.
- →Maintains complete and accurate records of all procedures followed and all test results using laboratory databases.
- →Maintains the laboratory facilities and equipment and controls supplies.
- →Calibrates and maintains laboratory instrumentation on timely intervals to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 requires a regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, bending over microscopes, manipulating small parts, and lifting moderate to heavy weights.
- ✓The work also requires fine motor skills and coordination (hand/eye coordination) in the use of laboratory equipment.
- ✓Some of the work may need to be performed under hoods.
- ✓Tasks may involve repetitive motion.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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