Biological Science Technician

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Stuttgart (AR); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) Southeast Area in Stuttgart, Arkansas, seeks an assistant to support essential research activities across greenhouse and field environments.

This position involves assisting in multiple phases of the research process and providing technical support in laboratory and greenhouse settings. The role requires completing the qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date, and offers opportunities to gain

Qualifikationen

• Specialized experience required: one year of experience comparable to GS-04, related to work in greenhouse settings and operating greenhouse management equipment.
• Education: bachelor's degree with major in biology, chemistry, statistics, agriculture, or related fields; at least 6 semester hours directly related to the position.

Aufgaben

• Participate in one or more phases of the research process in greenhouse, lab, or field settings.
• Assist in planning and sequencing technical aspects of research.
• Support in operating common greenhouse equipment and maintaining facilities.

Kenntnisse

Greenhouse experience

Biology knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

24 semester hours in related courses

Tools

Greenhouse management equipment

Jobbeschreibung

This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

In this position, you will actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work, and contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research.

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-5

• 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-05 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 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 assisting in one or more phases of the research process in a greenhouse setting; and operating common greenhouse management equipment.
• Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position being filled. Related degrees may include Computer Science, Horticulture, Pathology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Ecology, or Microbiology.
• A combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

GS-6

• 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-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 scouting plant material for signs of potentially damaging insect pests and pathogens and providing appropriate strategies; operating common greenhouse management equipment; and assisting in greenhouse management activities including transplanting, watering, and applying fertilizer.
• 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 Computer Science, Horticulture, Pathology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Ecology, or Microbiology.
• A combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience propagating, grafting, and budding plants; operating and maintaining specialized greenhouse management equipment; and assisting in carrying out greenhouse management activities, including selecting, mixing and applying pesticides as needed.
• 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 Computer Science, Horticulture, Pathology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Ecology, or Microbiology.
• 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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience assisting in molecular biological research related to plant or fungi; collecting scientific data; and operating scientific equipment used to collect biological samples.
• 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 Computer Science, Horticulture, Pathology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Ecology, or Microbiology.???????
• 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-07 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 conducting molecular biological research related to plants or fungi; collecting and analyzing genomic sequence data; and operating and maintaining specialized scientific equipment used to collect biological samples.
• 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 Computer Science, Horticulture, Pathology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Ecology, or Microbiology.???????
• 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.