Biological Science Technician

Agricultural Research Service; Urbana (IL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Urbana, Illinois, within USDA's Midwest Area, Soybean/Maize Germplasm, Pathology, and Genetics Unit, seeks a team member to participate in all phases of the research process and assume full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the work.

The posted pay range is $45,409–$65,599 per year, and the position is eligible for telework. Applications close on 2026-11-12, and the role is open under the Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties common to plant breeding, plant genetics and plant pathology research, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Agricultural Research Service

This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area, Soybean/Maize Germplasm, Pathology, and Genetics Unit in Urbana, IL. In this position, you will participate as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process and assume full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.

Key Responsibilities

Actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties common to plant breeding, plant genetics and plant pathology research, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.