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Biological Science Technician (Animal)
Agricultural Research Service · Posted 69 days ago
Hybrid Ames, IA $41K – $60K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is located in Agricultural Research Services, Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Animal Resources Unit in Ames, IA. In this position, you will manage the technical work in support of the care, maintenance, health, and behavior of animals involved in the research projects located in ARS Biocontainment and High Containment Animal Research facilities. **Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement**
What You'll Do
- →Perform a variety of processes, methods, procedures, and tasks related to the daily care and feeding of the animals.
- →Provide feed and liquids according to such factors as age, activity, and state of health requirements.
- →Adhere to guidelines for the humane handling of animals to prevent injury to animals and/or personnel.
- →Observe animals daily for appearance and activity and signs of illness, disease, discontent behavior, and/or refusal of feed.
- →Document and report animal health and general physical condition of animals daily per facility-specific guidance.
- →Apply guidelines defined by SOPs for acceptable housing of various species in the daily care and housing of animal.
- →Keep detailed records of clinical and experimental data including tabulating and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages.
Requirements
- ✓Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6c662152-e839-4a0c-8397-60bac2564e49
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