Biological Lab Technician — Research & Data Analysis

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit in Athens, GA, seeks staff to carry out a range of technical duties in lab, field, or greenhouse settings, contributing to planning and sequencing of research activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, collecting samples, data management, and applying statistical analyses using specialized software.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; Selective Service registration if male born after 12/31/1959; background investigation and fingerprint check; E-Verify employment verification; direct deposit required; one-year probationary period; drug test and vaccines required; DOJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) may apply; high-containment (BSL) considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Maintains records and compiles data from various sources.
• Performs the full range of techniques and studies using specialized equipment.
• Tabulates, analyzes and summarizes data using PCs and software packages.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit in Athens, GA, seeks staff to carry out a range of technical duties in lab, field, or greenhouse settings, contributing to planning and sequencing of research activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, collecting samples, data management, and applying statistical analyses using specialized software.