Veterinary Scientist (ABSL-2 to ABSL-4 Support)

The contract seeks a Veterinary Scientist to provide specialized care and research support in animal biosafety levels 2 through 4, focusing on the development and monitoring of animal models critical to high-containment research. This role requires deep expertise in handling pathogens under stringent biosafety conditions while ensuring strict adherence to federal animal welfare regulations and institutional guidelines. The position involves hands-on clinical veterinary services, experimental protocol execution, health monitoring of animal subjects, and collaboration with research teams to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of studies conducted in ABSL-2 to ABSL-4 facilities. The work will be performed in Bethesda, with performance tied to the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare under the Department of Health and Human Services. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541940, which classifies it within research and development in the biological and life sciences. Proposals must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and the opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026. No set-aside preferences or specific organization types are indicated, leaving the subcontract open to qualified entities capable of meeting the high biosafety and scientific demands of the work environment.