WOC - Research Biological Science Lab Technician

Veterans Health Administration • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Without Compensation (WOC) position serves as a Research Biological Laboratory Technician in the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program aims to promote Veteran-centered care, improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and advance value-driven care by providing high-quality care at the lowest financial burden. The technician performs routine, entry-level laboratory support duties in a biomedical research environment. The appointment is intermittent and without compensation; it does not convey competitive status, career tenure, grade, or salary. Telework is not authorized, and the position is not virtual.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher-level degree with a major in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work; the degree must be from an educational program accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience conducting or collaborating on biomedical or basic science research related to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease, and/or microbiome science, including contributing to study design and using scientific methods to formulate research questions and interpret results.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting scientific or biomedical data, including accessing and working with research datasets, applying appropriate methodological approaches, and contributing to manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings.
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary research projects, including participating in research meetings and scientific discussions, and assisting with grant applications or collaborative proposals involving external research partners.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Applicants claiming education-based qualifications must submit a transcript; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work according to laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintain laboratory records and prepare reports.
• Perform work on research experiments, testing, and scientific analysis procedures carried out in the laboratory.
• Wash and autoclave laboratory glassware and reagents.
• Assist with data collection, data analysis, and laboratory experiments.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with environmental, health, and safety matters.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Contribute to biomedical or basic science research related to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease, and/or microbiome science, including study design and applying scientific methods to formulate research questions and interpret results.
• Analyze and interpret scientific or biomedical data, work with research datasets, apply appropriate methodological approaches, and contribute to manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects, participate in research meetings and scientific discussions, and assist with grant applications or collaborative research proposals involving external partners.

Benefits

• The announcement describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package in general, with eligibility depending on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent; contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level