Biomedical Scientist/Laboratory Animal Caretaker

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$110,700 - $142,128 Annually

Job Description

We have an opening for a Biomedical Scientist to provide technical expertise in the areas of laboratory animal management and research.You will work in a challenging R&D environment in support of the Laboratory's programs, and other scientific and administrative duties within the Animal Care Facility Group with a strong commitment to animal welfare.This position will be working in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Division.

In this role you will:

• Performa variety of routine laboratory animal husbandry procedures such as equipment, caging, or facility sanitation, animal husbandry, and preparing caging and maintenance for animal rooms.
• Coordinate other operational tasks in Biosciences and Biotechnology Division under general direction of the Animal Care Facility Manager.
• Assess safety concerns and expedite and/or facilitate resolution.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with Facility Coordinator group and onsite craftsmen.
• Keep records in accordance with requirements from the IACUC, AALAC, OLAW, and CDC and maintain accurate records for research and development projects.
• Participate in training for in vivo research studies as directed by Animal Care Facility Manager.
• Present informal overviews of work progress at weekly meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Animal Science or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts and techniques in animal management and biology.
• Ability to use Animal Care Facility related equipment and trouble-shoot malfunctions, such as sanitation equipment (washing or sterilization units).
• Fundamental computer skills including knowledge of standard software and data analysis applications.
• Fundamental communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills and abilities.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage scheduling conflicts and work weekends and holidays, as required.

Qualifications we desire:

• Experience with rodent handling and dosing.
• Experience with Work Control and worker safety procedures.
• AALAS certification at ALAT, LAT, or LATG levels

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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