Biological Lab Technician — Plant Research & Field Ops

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Stuttgart, Arkansas, seeks a technically skilled researcher to support laboratory, field, or greenhouse work across multiple phases of the research process.

You will contribute ideas on planning and sequencing technical aspects of projects. Responsibilities include developing project components, selecting tests, recording data, maintaining samples, and operating specialized equipment with calibration requirements.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or US National required
• Background investigation and/or fingerprint check required
• Direct Deposit via pay system required by Public Law 104-134
• Successful pass of E-Verify employment verification
• 1-year probationary period unless prior federal service is creditable
• Fair Chance Act information and inquiry process applicable

Responsibilities

• Develops or designs research project aspects based on supervisor's objectives.
• Determines tests, observations, and data to record; maintains data logs.
• Maintains precise records of experimental data and samples.
• Prepares solutions and reagents; manages laboratory, field, or greenhouse inventory.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment requiring calibration and synchronization.
• Reviews literature for new procedures or techniques relevant to the research area.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Stuttgart, Arkansas, seeks a technically skilled researcher to support laboratory, field, or greenhouse work across multiple phases of the research process.

You will contribute ideas on planning and sequencing technical aspects of projects. Responsibilities include developing project components, selecting tests, recording data, maintaining samples, and operating specialized equipment with calibration requirements.