Supervisory Biological Science Technician (Animal/High Containment)

This position is located at United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Animal Care Unit located in Manhattan, Kansas. The mission of the NBAF Animal Resources Unit (ARU) is to support all aspects of the care and use of animals at NBAF.

Participates in short- and long-range planning with the supervisor, overseeing animal management programs that support scientists' needs. Directs and coordinates staff and work assignments through team leaders to meet operational requirements.

Participates in discussions with research scientists and operations staff, providing expertise on project planning, including animal needs, space, equipment, transportation, and decontamination requirements to ensure effective support services.

Develops plans and schedules for support activities, oversees coordination and completion of work, maintains communication between research and operations staff, and coordinates with facilities personnel on space adjustments as needed.

Identifies and implements changes to animal protocols and enrichment activities, oversees critical equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, animal handling, drug administration, and biological sample collection to support research objectives.

Participates in the several stages with the supervisor and scientific staff in support of scientific objectives, including animal needs and experimental design to ensure successful completion of the research studies.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. Supervisory Responsibilities (EEO Statement). Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required. Drug Test Required. Vaccine(s) Required. Special Physical Requirements/Demands. Full background investigation required positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities. Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required. USDA/DOJ clearances are required for working with select agent programs as well as training that goes along with maintaining proficiency.

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