Research Lab Technician 2 (Animal) - Rapid Progression

Research Lab Technician II

Venesco LLC is looking for Research Lab Techs to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW). Candidates must have at least three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in laboratory animal research within the last six (6) years; OR five (5) years’ demonstrated experience with hands-on emergency/specialty animal medicine. Additionally, experience with husbandry for small research animal species and health checks is required.

Based in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH), the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.

Responsibilities:

• 2.2.1 The contractor employee shall maintain sanitation of housing rooms, cages and racks in experimental areas in accordance with all DoD, Federal and local regulations.
• 2.2.2 The contractor employee shall provide basic husbandry duties as well as prepare an enrichment schedule in accordance with all DOD, Federal and local regulations.
• 2.2.3 The contractor employee shall perform minor surgery and/or microsurgery on animals as well as assist AV and PIs.
• 2.2.4 The contractor employee shall maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable of the requirements for AAALAC International accreditation.
• 2.2.5 The contractor employee shall collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses or other tests based off project support.
• 2.2.6 The contractor employee shall assist with analysis of data as needed to include medication dosage calculations.
• 2.2.7 The contractor employee shall assist with developing standard operating procedures, maintain and document facility sanitation, ensure safety procedures are followed, documented and maintained.
• 2.2.8. The contractor employee shall inform the Facility Manager of issues that arise or need repair to maintain the required standards.
• 2.2.9 The contractor employee shall order and maintain supplies for the laboratory, to include using a Government or GSA vehicle to pick up supplies when appropriate.
• 2.2.10 The contractor employee shall create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff with guidance from the AV and Branch Chief.
• 2.2.11 The contractor employee shall schedule and organize internal and external inspections, maintain the tracker for correction to deficiencies and provide a report to the AV as well as the Branch Chief.
• 2.2.12 The contractor employee shall review animal subjects research protocols as well as related documents to ensure they are followed as approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Air Force policies.
• 2.2.13 The contractor employee shall maintain records and electronic databases of animal research protocols and their progress.
• 2.2.14 The contractor employee shall follow established research guidelines and policies for the animal care activities.
• 2.2.15 The contractor employee shall research regulations, compliance and guidelines with the Animal Care and Use Program.
• 2.2.16 The contractor employee shall provide quality control to the administrative area of the animal care program.
• 2.2.17 The contractor employee shall provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned appropriate to the required functions of the research mission.
• 2.2.18 The contractor employee shall work a flexible schedule not to exceed 40 hours, this could include evenings, holidays and weekends.
• 2.2.19 The contractor employee shall provide support for the occupational health and safety programs.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 2.1.1.1 The contractor employee shall possess an Associates degree in a biological science.
• 2.1.1.2 The contractor employee shall have at least three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in laboratory animal research within the last six (6) years; OR five (5) years’ demonstrated experience with hands-on emergency/specialty animal medicine.
• 2.1.1.3 The contractor employee shall demonstrate experience with husbandry for small research animal species, to include health checks.
• 2.1.1.4 The contractor employee shall have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• 2.1.1.5 The contractor employee shall be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point) and SharePoint.
• 2.1.1.6 The contractor employee shall be physically able to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry 30lbs of equipment.
• 2.1.1.7 The contractor employee shall be able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the research.
• 2.1.1.8 The Government shall have the ability to accept/decline candidate’s qualifications for this position based upon evaluation of requirements prescribed within this PWS.
• 2.1.1.9 The contractor employee shall have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.
• 2.1.1.10 The contractor shall have a valid driver’s license in order to operate a Government or GSA vehicle.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Degree in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
• 2.1.2.2 Possessing an American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification.
• 2.1.2.3 Demonstrated experience performing some or all of the tasks within this PWS.

Venesco LLC, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Venesco is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.