Plant Research Technician (Field & Greenhouse)

Agricultural Research Service; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Research Service in Ames, IA (USDA) invites applicants to join the Plant Introduction Research unit. The incumbent will participate in phases of plant science research projects, performing complex duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Qualifications include specialized experience in plant science, sample collection/preparation, and field/greenhouse equipment operation, or graduate study toward a master's degree.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled.
• Experience participating in plant science research projects.
• Experience collecting or preparing plant samples; operating equipment in field or greenhouse environments.
• GS-08 requires experience in plant science research processes, data analysis with research databases, and operating/maintaining field and greenhouse equipment.

Skills

Plant science research

Sample collection & prep

Field/greenhouse equipment operation

Data analysis using research databases

Education

Graduate-level education toward Master's or equivalent

Related fields in biology, plant science, agronomy, etc.

Job description

Agricultural Research Service in Ames, IA (USDA) invites applicants to join the Plant Introduction Research unit. The incumbent will participate in phases of plant science research projects, performing complex duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Qualifications include specialized experience in plant science, sample collection/preparation, and field/greenhouse equipment operation, or graduate study toward a master's degree.