Small Lab Animal Caretaker II

About the role

The Frederick National Laboratory is 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. Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

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.

Responsibilities

• Completing a variety of routine tasks associated with the general laboratory animal care in biomedical research
• Operating automatic washing and cleaning equipment
• Operating autoclaves
• Receiving and disinfecting various supplies and equipment into the facility
• Keeping simple records
• Feeding and housing laboratory animals
• General laboratory animal housekeeping
• Collecting hair, fecal and blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Cleaning tasks associated with the upkeep of a research animal facility
• Ordering and stocking supplies
• Utilizing computer skills for email, training, and basic data entry

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma.
• In addition to the education requirement, two (2) years laboratory animal care experience
• 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

Skills

• Ability to handle laboratory animals
• Ability to