Plant Science Research Technician: Entomology & PCR Lab

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Plant Science Research Office, Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, Louisiana seeks qualified applicants to support entomology and plant science research aimed at expanding cropping ranges and environmentally friendly production.

Positions at GS-07 to GS-09 involve specialized experience with laboratory work, data recording, microscope use, and PCR analysis, with graduate education as an alternative; federal qualifications must be met by 11/03/2026.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience requirements for GS-07 include one year of specialized experience related to the position, with duties in entomology, lab work, and data recording.
• Graduate education at the master's level in related fields can substitute, as defined.
• A combination of graduate education and specialized experience is acceptable.

Education

Master's degree in Entomology, Biology, Pathology, Genetics, Agriculture, or Plant Science

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Plant Science Research Office, Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, Louisiana seeks qualified applicants to support entomology and plant science research aimed at expanding cropping ranges and environmentally friendly production.

Positions at GS-07 to GS-09 involve specialized experience with laboratory work, data recording, microscope use, and PCR analysis, with graduate education as an alternative; federal qualifications must be met by 11/03/2026.