Job ID: req1779 Employee Type: nonexempt 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 Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research. LASP executes this mission by providing a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art technologies and services that are focused on the design, generation, characterization and application of genetically engineered and biological animal models of human disease, which are aimed at the development of targeted diagnostics and therapies. LASP contributes to advancing human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Requires an 8th grade education or higher
Ability to keep basic records
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and wear respiratory protective equipment as necessary
Basic knowledge of computers
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
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