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Akima · 1 day ago

Biology Tech III/Animal Care

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is hiring a Biology Tech to provide technical assistance with laboratory and vivarium operations in the pursuit of scientific data. The role involves supporting laboratory and animal studies of wildlife diseases, ensuring compliance with regulatory aspects, and performing various technical tasks related to animal care and laboratory operations.

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Hiring Manager

Dee Sharma

Responsibilities

Rely on a moderate level of experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Perform laboratory procedures, which may not be standardized according to specified protocols

Collect, curate, and prepare animal and environmental samples for CWD prion extraction

Assess and document wildlife behavior by performing ethogram surveillance

Operate laboratory equipment (balances, centrifuges, incubators, shakers, pipettes, thermal cyclers, spectrophotometers), autoclaves and vaporous hydrogen peroxide generators, other disinfections systems

Collect biological and environmental samples (e.g., feces, blood, tissues) from research animals

Perform animal care and assist with the design of animal husbandry protocols

Maintain accurate records of sample collection, and procedural support

Adhere to all NWHC-established protocols for containment, PPE use, decontamination, and security. Participate in required training related to biosafety, zoonotic disease prevention, and emergency procedures

The contractor shall travel as required to support program tasks. Including travel to pick up or drop off samples

Work performance on some weekends and federal holidays is required