Biological Science Lab Tech (A

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Research Program strives to promote Veteran centered care to improve patient experience and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. The position is vital within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the facilities where research programs are conducted. This position will be located in Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center.

The Research Study Coordinator manages clinical tests, collects data, and recruits and manages subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support of projects in a comprehensive research setting. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintains Equipment/Supplies/Facilities Maintains laboratory facilities, equipment and supplies to support safe and efficient operations Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and accreditation requirements Maintains inventories, order materials and schedules equipment maintenance and calibration Monitors equipment and laboratory conditions, reports discrepancies, and promotes safe work practices Maintains Laboratory Records Oversees, screens, and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up Coordinates study participant randomization to treatment, works closely with the Research Pharmacy on study drug provision Prepares Specimens Prepares biological specimens using standard aseptic procures and established safety protocol s to prevent contamination and ensure specimen integrity Handles contaminated, potentially hazardous and biological specimens in accordance with applicable safety accreditation and laboratory requirements Performs advanced laboratory procedures and essays, including Western blotting, fluorescent imaging, immunochemistry, tissue and cell culture, ELSA and DNA/RNA isolation and analysis Monitors accurate inventories of research specimens, reagents and laboratory animals; performs specialized feeding and breeding procedures and documents related research and activities Work Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Biological Science Lab Tech (A/PD15939A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.