Biological Science Laboratory Technician

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Plant sample handling

Laboratory work

Data evaluation

Greenhouse knowledge

Formação académica

Associates or higher in Agronomy/Plant Science

Graduate coursework leading to Master's or higher

Ferramentas

Laboratory equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Dairy Forage Research Unit located in Madison, WI. In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory environment, common to the assigned area of work.

Duties

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Dairy Forage Research Unit located in Madison, WI. In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory environment, common to the assigned area of work.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements; Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years; OR Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience or education requirements as follows: GS-06 Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience handling plant or crop samples in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment; contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research; and devises and tests new research technologies and experimental methods. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees or courses may include Agronomy, Genetics, Plant Science, Plant Physiology and Agriculture. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. GS-07 Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience handling plant or crop samples in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment; contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research, evaluating scientific data; operating laboratory equipment; and making preliminary assessments based on laboratory testing results. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees or courses may include Agronomy, Genetics, Plant Science, Plant Physiology and Agriculture. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. Our job is finding solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. What we do matters in science and the world. For more information about Agricultural Research Service, go to https://www.ars.usda.gov/.