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Any candidate applying for an animal-related position must have the ability to work with and around animals, and/or the ability to control any animal allergies with medication. If medication is needed, Priority One Services will require a physician's note indicating that you are able to perform essential job functions, which may include working with and around animals safely. The ability to lift 50 pounds and the disclosure of household pets may be required for certain positions. A clear background check must be obtainable. All candidates must have the ability to read, speak and understand English.
To apply, please email your resume to the recruiter or fax your resume to 703-971-5440. You may also click on any job title to submit your resume online. Please include the JOB-ID in your communication.
Any candidate applying for an animal-related position must have the ability to work with and around animals, and/or the ability to control any animal allergies with medication. If medication is needed, Priority One Services will require a physician's note indicating that you are able to perform essential job functions, which may include working with and around animals safely. The ability to lift 50 pounds and the disclosure of household pets may be required for certain positions. A clear background check must be obtainable. All candidates must have the ability to read, speak and understand English.
To apply, please email your resume to the recruiter or fax your resume to 703-971-5440. You may also click on any job title to submit your resume online. Please include the JOB-ID in your communication.
posted: 26 July 2010
ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN for the National Institute of National Human Genome Research Institute in buildings 49 and 35 under the direction of the NHGRI Medical Genetics Branch.
Candidate must be able to work independently and communicate well with a wide variety of people. Candidate shall be certified or able to be certified at the AALAS LAT level or have an LVT. Applicant will be required to obtain a LATG certification within 1-4 years, if not certified.
Candidate must also have at least two years of experience working with mice. Candidate should have experience with animal caretaking procedures and be able to perform the following duties: (1) Humane handling and restraint of mice for various protocol-related manipulations; (2)Monitor health and well-being of animals; (3)Set up/monitor mouse breeding as needed to include routine plug checks; (4)Routine technical procedures such as sex identification, tail snips, ear punches, and weanings; (5)Colony management of a variety of inbred transgenic mice; (6)Maintenance of detailed colony records. Must be able to lift up to 60lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods. Must be responsible and reliable to work independently and maintain good customer and team relationships (e.g., investigative staff, care staff, etc.). Must be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
Must have a working knowledge of veterinary medicine and technology (first aid response, pharmacy and pharmacology, physiology, physical examination, and treatment under the direction of a veterinarian) with mice. The candidate must have technical experience and competency in anesthesia and surgical support to include IV, SQ, IM, and IP injections, in phlebotomy via tail vein and retro-orbital route, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery using injectables and inhalants. Perform aseptic surgical procedures and provide assistance to investigator(s) with technical procedures in biologic sample collection, harvesting tissues and staged embryos. Experience with approved euthanasia techniques of mice and be able to perform formalin perfusion on deeply anesthesized mice for tissue collection. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory procedures in order to assist with genotyping (e.g., DNA extractions, PCR, enzymatic assays).
Formal education shall include a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension, good English oral and written communication skills are required.
JOB ID: AHT-49&35 Closing date for this position is August 13, 2010.
JOB ID: AHT-49&35 Closing date for this position is August 13, 2010.
posted: 26 June 2010
Candidate must have a high
school diploma or equivalent.
AALAS certification and
laboratory animal experience is
desired. Preferred skills
include experience with;
technical procedures, multiple
species, barrier or clean
facilities, and data entry.
Applicant must have previous
experience performing animal
husbandry tasks; sanitizing animal
holding rooms; performing heath
checks on animals and reporting
any abnormalities to the
attending veterinarian; preparing
and providing feed to animals.
Applicants must be reliable,
able to work independently, and
interact professionally with the
research staff. Applicant must
be able to stand, bend, reach
and climb.
JOB ID: CORP1 Closing date for this position is August 06, 2010
JOB ID: CORP1 Closing date for this position is August 06, 2010
posted: 26 July 2010
Candidate must have a high
school diploma or GED and should
have one year experience working
in a laboratory animal facility.
AALAS certification is preferred
at the ALAT level or must be
able to pass the ALAT exam after
one year of hire. Candidate
should be able to perform
routine animal husbandry and
care of mice, with minimal
supervision. Candidate must be
detailed oriented, documenting
and reporting animal health and
room conditions. Applicant must
be reliable, able to work
independently, and interact
professionally with the research
staff. Applicant must be able to
stand for prolong periods, bend,
reach, and climb.
JOB ID: ACT1-29A Closing date for this position is August 13, 2010
JOB ID: ACT1-29A Closing date for this position is August 13, 2010
