Plant Biology Research Technician

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture in Prosser, WA seeks a research team member to work with scientists through all project phases, taking on technical responsibilities and ensuring data integrity. You will assist in planning experiments, collecting samples, maintaining equipment, and documenting results.

The role emphasizes careful data handling, interpretation of findings, and safe laboratory and field practices in a federal research setting.

Qualifications

• Evaluations list core competencies used for selection.
• Applicants should demonstrate integrity, teamwork and attention to detail.
• Strong reading comprehension and learning aptitude are beneficial.
• Good interpersonal skills and self-management are valued for field and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Designs or contributes to research project steps aligned with supervisor objectives.
• Plans experiments, interprets findings, and documents results.
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment requiring calibration.
• Determines tests and data collection needs; compiles data across sources.
• Maintains inventory and safety for chemicals, reagents, and waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity/Honesty

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Flexibility

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture in Prosser, WA seeks a research team member to work with scientists through all project phases, taking on technical responsibilities and ensuring data integrity. You will assist in planning experiments, collecting samples, maintaining equipment, and documenting results.

The role emphasizes careful data handling, interpretation of findings, and safe laboratory and field practices in a federal research setting.