Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

Summary These positions are located in the Department of Research and Development at the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, OR. The Animal Facility provides essential operational and technical support in a wide variety of animal studies for biomedical programs involving animal subjects. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 1 year). Term appointments are non-status, non-permanent appointments of limited duration. Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition. Duties will include but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of assigned rooms and areas within the animal facilities. Receiving animal subjects, equipment, supplies and services delivered to the Animal Facility. Preparing and maintaining various species of animals, in programs of research, testing, development and training, as substitute models for the study and understanding of human health and disease. Regularly monitors general health of animals. Inspecting animals upon arrival and records receipt and findings in animal logbook. Monitoring environmental conditions in animal rooms. Recognizing deviations from established norms and follows appropriate procedures for reporting and/or correcting any problems. Performing recordkeeping, feeding, watering, bedding, environmental enrichment, animal identification, daily cage and room monitoring, urgent or emergency situations. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work is a mixture of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting. The employee may be required to stand long periods of time and may be required to lift weights of up to 60 pounds for short periods of time. Work is performed in an animal room and/or animal laboratory, operating room, and cage wash area. Work area is adequately lit, heated and ventilated. Protective clothing is worn while on duty and a shower is recommended before changing back to street clothes. An occupational health examination is available upon request every year. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See

Created: 2026-03-09