Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Recent Graduate)

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service in Marshfield, WI seeks a Biological Science Laboratory Technician to participate in dairy and agronomy research programs. You will assist in various phases of studies, collect data, maintain equipment, and support documentation and reporting for USDA ARS projects.

The position requires an associate degree or higher in agronomy, dairy science, or animal science, with experience in research and data handling.

Qualifications

• Experience participating in research projects related to animal science or agronomy.
• Experience compiling data and preparing reports or summaries.
• Experience maintaining and operating laboratory or field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of research projects involving dairy and agronomy.
• Collect samples, maintain equipment, and document procedures and results.
• Contribute to data analysis, reporting, and documentation for USDA ARS projects.

Skills

Research experience

Data collection

Lab equipment operation

Education

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or PHD in agronomy, dairy science, or animal science

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), US Dairy Forge Research Center, Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research Unit in Marshfield, Wisconsin. As a Biological Science Laboratory Technicians, you will apply conventional and administrative solutions and practices to a variety of problems and be involved in almost all phases of science studies involving dairy and agronomy sciences.

Duties

Summary

This position is located at the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), US Dairy Forge Research Center, Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research Unit in Marshfield, Wisconsin. As a Biological Science Laboratory Technicians, you will apply conventional and administrative solutions and practices to a variety of problems and be involved in almost all phases of science studies involving dairy and agronomy sciences.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. AND In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-7: Specialized experience: 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 successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience participating in a research project related to animal science or agronomy; compiling research data for reports; and maintaining equipment used for test and evaluation procedures. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include agronomy, dairy science and animal science. OR A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. GS-8: Specialized experience: 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-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience participating in one or more research phases involving sample collection, maintenance, and measurement; and operating or modifying laboratory, field, or dairy cattle biological sample equipment. OR Education: Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include agronomy, dairy science and animal science. OR A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. GS-9: Specialized experience: 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-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience participating in all research phases and assuming operational responsibility for designated phases of the study; developing, devising, or improving research methods; and operating or modifying specialized laboratory, field, or dairy cattle biological sample equipment. OR Education: Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include agronomy, dairy science and animal science. OR A combination of specialized experience and education 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/.