[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / Biological Science Technician (Animal) Active Not specified Fort Collins, Colorado Posted · 25.09.2026 USAJOBS # Biological Science Technician (Animal) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service This position involves wildlife management and use of techniques to control damage caused by wildlife to help protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and threats to human health and safety. The work is concerned with wildlife damage management operations relating to the assessment, reduction, and/or elimination of problems associated with wild and/or feral animal species. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Works independently and with other team members to provide care for caged or penned captive animals. Reviews records for which they have assigned responsibility and ensure records are clear, accurate, and secured when personnel rotations occur. Complete written records on animals used for research and are used for archival purposes as part of Good Laboratory Practice and Animal Welfare Act provisions. Ensures that appropriate veterinary medical care, as determined by a veterinarian, is followed. Collects daily records of animal behavior, response to environmental enrichment, and for forming and following an environmental enrichment schedule. When engaged in providing care and in the handling of animals, observe proper safety precautions required to prevent disease transmission and injury. Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records, maintains records, and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources. Monitors and operates a variety of computer driven autoclaves, ventilated cage racks, rack washers, and anesthetic gas equipment. Provides care for and solving problems that arise during care of caged or penned captive animals. Operates large machines used for disinfection in animal care (e.g. commercial autoclaves, whole-room aerosol foggers, and large motorized sanitizing sprayers). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Capturing and restraining 2 different mammalian wildlife species for examinations and transportation; Capturing and restraining 2 different avian wildlife species for examinations and transportation; Monitoring at least 3 wildlife species in captivity for evidence of illness. OR Education: Successful completion of one (1) full year of graduate education directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Animal Science, Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please see above for education qualification information. This job was verified from USAJOBS. Applications are completed on the original source. [Apply on the original listing ↗](https://jobradar.live/ilan/f682b134-d55b-4d0e-8fd9-5dbed2ebfd8b/git) ## Stop searching one by one for roles like this. Upload your resume or enter your target roles to see your first 3 matches for free. 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