This position serves as Without Compensation Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal) within 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. Please note, there is not pay associated with this position.
Key Responsibilities
Major Duties: Biospecimen handling and storage to include dry ice and ultra cold storage Prepares protein from rodent brain samples Performs various Protein techniques including cell extract preparation, quantification, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, and imaging Works with adeno-associated viruses and microinjection of viruses into rodent brain Performing rat husbandry including weaning, ear tag & punch, surgical procedures, anesthesia, post-surgery maintenance and euthanasia Performing experimental procedures involving rodent models including behavioral testing, injections, tissue sampling Preparing and analyzing histological samples from rodent models Working with computer software experience with Image J, Prism, Med Associates, Micro Bright Field, Microsoft Office Maintaining general lab organization, maintenance, and function Performing hazardous waste handling and disposal Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)
Requirements & Education
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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $0 – $0.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-18.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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