Biological Science Laboratory Technician - Research Laboratory & Committee Manager

This position is located within the Research and Development Service at the G. V. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson Mississippi. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of specialized and complex procedures in support of research protocols to which assigned and provide administrative oversight of the Research and Development Committee.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs laboratory management, experimental design, coordination and technical support in a comprehensive biomedical research laboratory setting; Provides day-to-day laboratory management and site support for the VA Research Program; Manages shared resources such as specialized equipment and facilities that can be shared by multiple investigators in the Service; Specializes in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, data collection and processing; Coordinates laboratory activities across multiple experiments, varied techniques, and laboratory staff; Maintains committee membership rosters following appointment/re-appointment to research committees and confirms credentialing and privileging of research staff prior to review; Provides administrative support to facilitate committee's review of research including documenting of compliance to policies as well as other agency and federal regulations; Performs work involving experimental design, execution, data collection, data analysis and critical evaluation of results; Assists with the development and execution of laboratory budgets, procurement of supplies and equipment, laboratory safety, inspections, and reporting; Maintains accurate and complete regulatory files as required; Monitors and maintains a system for tracking approaching expiration dates; Promptly notifies appropriate staff of studies which have lapsed prior to expiration; Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

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 30 lbs. 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.