Biological Lab Technician - Plant Science & Research

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service, Dairy Forage Research Unit in Madison, WI, invites applications for a laboratory-based technician role supporting various phases of the plant science research process. The successful candidate will handle plant or crop samples in a lab, greenhouse, or field setting and assist with data collection and method development.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in agronomy, plant science, or related fields, and either relevant experience or graduate

Qualifications

• Experience handling plant or crop samples in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.
• Ability to evaluate scientific data and contribute to planning and sequencing of technical research.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and following established protocols.

Skills

Plant sample handling

Laboratory work

Data evaluation

Greenhouse knowledge

Education

Associates or higher in Agronomy/Plant Science

Graduate coursework leading to Master's or higher

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Agricultural Research Service, Dairy Forage Research Unit in Madison, WI, invites applications for a laboratory-based technician role supporting various phases of the plant science research process. The successful candidate will handle plant or crop samples in a lab, greenhouse, or field setting and assist with data collection and method development.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in agronomy, plant science, or related fields, and either relevant experience or graduate