What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker II position at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research?
Job ID: req4192
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.
Program Description
The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program is a comprehensive resource for scientists performing animal-based research to better understand cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases. We provide veterinary care, regulatory support, and routine and specialized husbandry services.
Our staff operates animal facilities in Bethesda and Frederick and provides high-quality animal care, including veterinary services, pre-operative and post-operative care, the quarantining of imported animals, reestablishing strains after an infection, clinical diagnoses, and molecular animal health monitoring to help investigators work with healthy animals appropriate for their research.
We offer an integrated portfolio of state-of-the-art research animal programs spanning genetically engineered mouse models, gnotobiotics, genome modifications within cells and mice, assisted reproduction and animal husbandry, specimen preservation, pathology and histotechnology, imaging, molecular diagnostics, and regulatory support.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
35,200.00 - 60,500.00
The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Laboratory Animal Science Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.
Program Description
The Laboratory Animal Sciences Program is a comprehensive resource for scientists performing animal-based research to better understand cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases. We provide veterinary care, regulatory support, and routine and specialized husbandry services.
Our staff operates animal facilities in Bethesda and Frederick and provides high-quality animal care, including veterinary services, pre-operative and post-operative care, the quarantining of imported animals, reestablishing strains after an infection, clinical diagnoses, and molecular animal health monitoring to help investigators work with healthy animals appropriate for their research.
We offer an integrated portfolio of state-of-the-art research animal programs spanning genetically engineered mouse models, gnotobiotics, genome modifications within cells and mice, assisted reproduction and animal husbandry, specimen preservation, pathology and histotechnology, imaging, molecular diagnostics, and regulatory support.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
- Variety of routine tasks associated with the general laboratory animal care in Biomedical Research
- Feeding and housing laboratory animals
- General laboratory animal housekeeping
- Cleaning tasks associated with the upkeep of a research animal facility
- Ordering and stocking supplies
- Keeping simple records
- Utilizing computer skills for email, training, and basic data entry
- Operate automatic washing and cleaning equipment
- Work schedule may include weekend and holiday hours
- Collecting hair, fecal and blood samples for diagnostic testing
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a high school degree.
- In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible laboratory animal care experience.
- Ability to keep basic records.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and wear respiratory protective equipment as necessary
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Ability to handle laboratory animals.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Eagerness to learn new skills.
- Excellent organization and observation skills.
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s).
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
35,200.00 - 60,500.00
The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.
#readytowork
The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions
