Agricultural Research Technician: Plant Germplasm & Labwork

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Pullman, WA, invites applications for a research support position. You will participate as a team member with scientists in all stages of the research process and take on technical and operational responsibilities for defined research phases.

Qualifications emphasize a combination of specialized experience or education.

Qualifications

• GS-05: one year of specialized experience or education as described in the announcement.
• Specialized experience includes assisting in one or more phases of the research process, plant care, collecting or preparing samples, and operating common lab equipment or in a lab, field or greenhouse.
• Education may include a full 4-year course of study above high school level with at least 24 semester hours in biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, agriculture or related fields; at least 6 hours directly related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process.
• Assume full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, agriculture or related field

Job description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Pullman, WA, invites applications for a research support position. You will participate as a team member with scientists in all stages of the research process and take on technical and operational responsibilities for defined research phases.

Qualifications emphasize a combination of specialized experience or education.