Plant Germplasm Research Technician

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, WA invites applicants to join the Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit as a technical support specialist.

You will assist research leaders and scientists by performing a variety of technical duties across one or more phases of a research project, contributing to data collection, sample handling, and routine laboratory procedures in a compliant, safety‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience in collecting, preparing, or evaluating plant samples and maintaining records.
• Experience analyzing or summarizing data from research projects.
• Willingness to work with specialized laboratory equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist research leaders and scientists by performing technical duties across one or more phases of a research project.

Skills

Plant samples handling

Record keeping

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master's degree or related graduate education

Two years of graduate education

Job description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, WA invites applicants to join the Plant Germplasm Introduction and Testing Research Unit as a technical support specialist.

You will assist research leaders and scientists by performing a variety of technical duties across one or more phases of a research project, contributing to data collection, sample handling, and routine laboratory procedures in a compliant, safety‑minded environment.