Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

Company: USGS-National Wildlife Health Center
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

As a Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) within the National Wildlife Health Center, some of the specific duties will include: - Independently provides technical oversight of work force consisting of animal care technicians and students for a wide variety of captive species of birds, mammals, amphibians/reptiles, and fish, including but not limited to, mice, rats, hamsters, prairie dogs, squirrels, bats, game birds, birds of prey, and passerines. Responsible for establishing work assignments including work schedules. Monitors student contracts to ensure funds are sufficient to support the number of work hours. - Serves as an integral link between the research and animal care staff by participating in the development and review of animal models, husbandry and research protocols including the design of in vivo animal research studies involving behavioral testing. This includes conducting/coordinating protocol planning meetings with scientific, veterinary and support staff, providing advice on biomedical research equipment and collection of biomedical data. - Manages animal services accounts and assesses and tracks animal room charges. Assists Science Support Branch Chief (supervisor) in setting room rates. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and materials used in the animal isolation facility, including but not limited to feed, bedding, chemicals, and personal protective equipment. - Prepares and maintains detailed and accurate records and checklists that document husbandry practices, experimental results, disinfection certification, and personnel training procedures, ensuring all are in compliance with rules and regulations set forth in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Animal Welfare Act, the NWHC Animal Care and Use Committee, as well as all safety and environmental regulations and reporting requirements. Serves as a member of the NWHC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee charged with reviewing animal protocols and study designs. - Provides training to students, other animal services technicians, and researchers including but not limited to general husbandry, health observations, animal procedures, record keeping, decontamination procedures, and the use of specialized equipment. - Develops, assesses and improves husbandry practices for research animals, wildlife, or zoo animals. - Works at Animal Biosafety Level 2 (ABSL2) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL3) containment following biosafety rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Select Agent and Toxin Program and the NWHC Institutional Biosafety Committee as well as best practices outlined in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL). Join us for an info session about current and future employment opportunities. May 12th, 6 pm CDT Click here to join the meeting https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_YzNmNDUzZjQtYTY2ZC00OTRjLTk4NWEtMTA5OWZjNTk4M2Ji%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25220693b5ba-4b18-4d7b-9341-f32f400a5494%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522c8ec4aec-4e13-43b4-8182-ecfc82e63f4f%2522%257d&data=05%7C01%7Cdberger%40usgs.gov%7C73f98116f5e241c8a9d608da2938d2eb%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637867621272684518%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4%2BrJ87JItaHMFztxEKy0pamc1Aj2a4ClCFCH9mySgmw%3D&reserved=0

Keywords: USGS-National Wildlife Health Center, Madison , Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal), Professions , Madison, Wisconsin