Research Laboratory Animal Technician
Research Laboratory Animal Technician needed by the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The preferred applicant will have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a health or biological science field. Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Experience working with laboratory rodents is preferred though a strong applicant without experience could be trained to perform the duties of the position. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning and sterilizing of animal housing, feeding and watering, and monitoring animal health. It is critical to all experiments that the animal population be kept clean and healthy. The position is full-time (8AM-430PM) but also includes approximately four hours of weekend work per month. The position will be hired through the Biomedical Research Foundation, a non-profit that works in conjunction with Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to better the outcome of our veteran population. Please send your resume directly to Dr. Richard Dennis at Richard.Dennis2@va.gov.