This position is located within the Office of Research and Development at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares research samples, slides, smears, and diagnostic reagents; Uses operative, autopsy, gross pathology, and special breeding or feeding methods to collect and examine animal cells, fluids, and tissue; Observes physiological and behavioral effects of drugs and other chemical agents, conditions, and stimuli on laboratory animals; Maintains complete and accurate records of procedures and test results in laboratory databases; Maintains laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies; Maintains laboratory cleanness and safety conditions; Maintains animal safety/care; Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Part-time; 20 hours per week Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved NOTE: This is a part-time position (20 hours/week).
The salary listed represents full-time employment and will be pro-rated based on the actual number of hours worked each pay-period. Likewise, benefits and time-off accrual will also be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $52766 – $68597/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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