Biological Technical Assistant (Onsite)

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

NEW Solutions seeks a Biological Technical Assistant (Onsite) in Lincoln, NE to provide administrative, scientific, and technical support under the ARS Experienced Worker Program. The position is 16 hours per week at $35.00 per hour, open to applicants 55+ under the program.

Applicants should have at least 5 years lab research experience or a BA/BS in Biological or Natural Sciences and be proficient with Windows, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in laboratory research. OR BA/BS Degree in Biological or Natural Sciences
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Assists with Processing research samples; assists with other required technical support duties.50%
• Accurately maintains data through data entry and quality control.30%
• Reports on processing results to monitor as required.20%

Job description

Biological Technical Assistant (Onsite)

• ID: ARS-PA-122


• Location: Lincoln


• Program: ARS


• Wage/Hr: $35.00


• Hours/Week: 16


• Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in laboratory research. OR BA/BS Degree in Biological or Natural Sciences

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Assists with Processing research samples; assists with other required technical support duties.50%


• Accurately maintains data through data entry and quality control.30%


• Reports on processing results to monitor as required.20%

Other:

• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.


• Health and Safety Considerations: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify training requirements and provide training to the enrollee on their first day in the workplace.


• Required Safety Gear: Any required safety gear will be provided by the agency as needed.


• Safety Gear Use: Any required safety gear will be provided by the agency as needed.


• Physical requirements: Work is largely sedentary. Work requires sustained attention to detail, with frequent stress of short deadlines for action. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.