Plant Science Research Technician: Field & Lab

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Ames, IA seeks a staff member to support plant science research by conducting laboratory, field, and greenhouse experiments, preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and recording data.

Applicants must meet specialized experience for GS-07 or higher, including experience with plant samples and education toward a graduate degree. The role may involve diverse phases of plant research and data analysis.

Qualifications

Specialized experience for GS-07 includes plant-science research, collecting/preparing/evaluating plant samples, and operating field/greenhouse equipment.
For GS-08, experience in multiple phases of plant-science research, statistical data analysis, and operating/maintaining field and greenhouse equipment.
Education options include one year of graduate study toward a master’s degree or two full years of graduate study for GS-08, related to biology or agriculture.

Responsibilities

Carry out laboratory, field, and greenhouse experiments to support plant research.
Collect, prepare, and evaluate plant samples and maintain scientific equipment.
Record and analyze experimental data to contribute to research findings.