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Senior Laboratory Animal Tech 158212 (NCI)

Company: SAIC

Location: Frederick, MD

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SAIC-Frederick, Inc.’s Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The LASP contributes to improving human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals. The Sr. Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for performing specialized tasks associated with the breeding, care, treatment and testing of laboratory animals in support of the Center for Advanced Preclinical Research (CAPR). The individual will perform rodent technical procedures and tests, including the administration of experimental drugs; collect samples; observe and record physical signs of animal health; record test data; and be responsible for maintaining a proper living environment for rodent breeding colonies. Tasks are performed independently and may involve the training of Animal Care Personnel and / or Lab Animal Technicians. Work is checked periodically for application of proper techniques. Training will be provided in specialized technical procedures, as needed. Working hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Position requires working in multiple facilities both shower in and change in. REQUIRED SKILLS: 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 - or - Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or Veterinary Technology. Will encourage achievement of LATG Certification; however this is not a requirement. LAT certification preferred. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. In addition to education requirements, ability to perform a variety of technical procedures on laboratory animals (rodents), maintain experimental data, lift up to 50 lbs., train animal care and technical personnel and wear respiratory protection equipment if necessary. Individual must have a basic understanding of Mendelian inheritance in order to successfully propagate, maintain and ensure integrity of multiple, complex breeding lines. Ability to keep computer records, maintaining / updating 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. This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. DESIRED SKILLS: Previous animal handling and breeding colony management experience. Excellent written, oral communication and organizational / observational skills; ability to multi-task; and computer / data entry skills.

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