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Spec, Lab Animal Research

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory
Location
Frederick, MD
Closing date
Nov 24, 2020

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Industry
Science
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Spec, Lab Animal Research Job ID: req1527 Employee Type: exempt full-time Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and 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. Our core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility serve as a guidepost for how we do our work every day in serving the public's interest. Position Overview: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Center for Advanced Preclinical Research (CAPR) at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research develops both germline-engineered and transplantation systems-based murine cancer models and employs them to evaluate potential therapeutic and diagnostic strategies for use in the clinic. The Center is engaged in several interdisciplinary collaborations involving multiple investigators and partnership organizations. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES Animal technical functions such as tail clipping and ear notching Setting up new breeders, breeding plug checks and weaning Checking weekly body weights Animal health observations Dosing by several compound administration routes/methodologies Mandibular bleeds Animal surgeries and diagnostic sampling for inter-building transfers Palpation of animals for tumor detection Data entry and management in several databases and Excel workbooks Learning, understanding, and implementing required compliance protocols (eg Animal Care and Use Committee registries), animal welfare guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOP) Work schedule will include weekend and holiday hours Work may involve the use of potentially hazardous material, including biological and chemical carcinogen materials, or may be located in areas where such materials are used and the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict safety protocols will be required BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a field related to life sciences or veterinary technology or any combination of education and progressively responsible technical experience which qualifies the candidate to sit for the LATG Certification exam within 12 months of hire . Will encourage achievement of LATG Certification, however this is not required. Foreign degrees must be evaluated US equivalency. No work experience required with a Bachelor's degree Ability to perform a variety of technical procedures on laboratory animals (rodents) Basic understanding of Mendelian inheritance in order to successfully propagate, maintain and ensure integrity of multiple, complex breeding lines Ability to train animal care and technical staff Ability to keep computer records and maintain/update data in computer-based applications/databases Complexity of breeding colony will require very detailed and accurate record keeping skills Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for animal facilities, and the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals Experience in animal handling, husbandry and rodent breeding colony management Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of murine animal husbandry and genetic distribution in genetically modified animals AALAS Certification JOB HAZARDS 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 This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance This position is subject to working in or have the potential to exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time requiring medical clearance This position is subject to the environmental conditions such as working outdoors, high humidity areas indoors, dampness and chilling, dry atmospheric conditions, etc. as part of the job Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW) #readytowork

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