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Summary The position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at a VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Research and Development (R&D) Service. As a Biological Science Laboratory Technician, the employee is fully responsible to ensure biomedical laboratory processes and procedures in a comprehensive research setting, providing day-to-day laboratory management and site support for the VA Research Program. 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 full-time, TEMPORARY (not-to-exceed 1 year) position. This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs. Temporary positions do not offer health or life insurance benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major duties and responsibilities include: Managing the laboratory, including scheduling of experiments, ordering of laboratory supplies, tracking chemical inventory and waste, and general laboratory maintenance. Using technical methods and procedures, management practices, agency policies and programs, and extensive familiarity with the methods and practices of the science(s) or discipline(s) supported to design, coordinate. Collaborating with the Principal lnvestigator (PI) in most phases of the research process (development of original hypothesis and proposal excepted) and assuming full technical and operational responsibility for three or more phases. Development of a study plan, e.g., establishment of a procedure, outline of the methods to be used, and citation of the anticipated outcomes. Ensuring proper day-to-day operation of an individual laboratory or a multiphase project wherein recurring types of tests are performed, and sufficient precedent exists to obviate the need for the on-site, day-to-day presence of the Pl. Creating experimental plans and procedures to provide clear, unbiased guidance to principal investigators and laboratory staff performing a wide range of experimental laboratory techniques. Performing a large variety of experimental procedures and techniques to test research hypotheses including biochemical, molecular, cellular, animal and/or human tissue samples. Maintaining an accurate, organized, and up-to-date laboratory records. Organizing and evaluating data across multiple experiments, technicians, and/or techniques/instrumentation. Keeping Principal Investigator apprised of laboratory function and efficiency, providing guidance and suggestions for troubleshooting, new experimental techniques and approaches. Providing technical training to other laboratory staff and guidance to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the laboratory. Conducting library research on theoretical and scientific aspects of the experiments. Initiating and participating in grant and manuscript preparation and writing, with commensurate recognition with authorship. Resolving of any administrative concerns and otherwise planning for and organizing the practical aspects of the study or experiment. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): 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: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking, bending, and lifting/carrying objects up to 30lbs. Agility and dexterity to operate a variety of standard biomedical laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, and pipettes required. 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