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Without Compensation (WOC) - Research Biological Lab Technician (Animal)

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago

On-site Kansas City, MO Apply by Aug 13, 2026 Biological Science Technician INTP HealthcareTrades
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About the Role

This is a Without Compensation (WOC) Research Biological Lab Technician (Animal) position with the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden.

What You'll Do

  • This is a Without Compensation (WOC) Research Biological Lab Technician (Animal) position with the Office of Research and Development (ORD) in Kansas City, MO.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Laboratory Duties - Assisting with laboratory studies and data analysis; performing and assisting with laboratory experiments, including cell culture and tissue section staining.
  • Animal-Related Duties - performing perfusion fixation of rodents; processing brains for histological examination; genotyping animals, including transgenic animals; and assisting with animal experiments, including gene delivery.
  • Molecular Biology Techniques - performing DNA gels and western blots.
  • Animal Welfare Oversight - collaborating with Animal Facility staff and the Principal Investigator (PI); and evaluating the health, well-being, and behavior of animals before, during, and after research experiments.

Requirements

  • Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).
  • Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Applicants can verify accreditation here.
  • All claimed education will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
  • If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
  • See additional information here.

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Job ID: 208f6673-4765-4529-b078-1e52775da7d5

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