Research Technician I (Animal) - Wpafb, Oh

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I (ANIMAL)

WORK LOCATION

U. S. School of Aerospace Medicine

2510 Fifth Street, Bldg. 838, Area B

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Clearance Requirements:National Agency Check with Inquires and Fingerprints.

Type of Employment:Full-time, 40 hours a week.

Paid Federal Holidays:12 paid holidays.

Paid Time Off: 80-hours, accrual from day of hire.

Paid Sick Leave: 56-hours, accrual from day of hire.

Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision.

DESCRIPTION

Fidelity Partners is seeking a two (2) Research Technician I (Animal) to assist the staff of the 711thHuman Performance Wing, Bioeffect Division North at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio to care for animals and to maintain clearness of the vivarium.

WORK HOURS

Research Technician I (Animal) will normally work from Monday through Friday, 0730-1630; however, there may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• 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.
• Have demonstrated experience with husbandry for small research animal species, to include health checks.
• Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point) and SharePoint.
• Be physically able to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry 30lbs of equipment.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the Governments research.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in an academic field related to animal sciences, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
• Possessing an American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory
• Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation of housing rooms, cages, and racks in experimental areas.
• Provide basic husbandry duties in accordance with all DoD, Federal and local regulations.
• Assist Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Principal Investigators (PIs) in performing some surgery and microsurgery on animals.
• Collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses or other tests based off project support.
• Assist with analysis of data as needed to include medication dosage calculations.
• Order and maintain supplies for the laboratory, to include using a Government or GSA vehicle to pick up supplies when appropriate.
• Create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff with guidance from the AV and Branch Chief.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain records and electronic databases of animal research protocols and their progress.
• Follow established research guidelines and policies for the animal care activities.
• Research regulations, compliance and guidelines with the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide quality control to the administrative area of the animal care program to include the controlled drug program.
• Provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned appropriate to the required functions of the research mission.
• Shall work a flexible schedule not to exceed 40 hours, this could include evenings, holidays and weekends.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or or call us at (210) 822-4005 or apply at https://www.careers-page.com/fidelity-partners-medical-staffing-llc#openings

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).