Plant Science Research Technician (Field & Lab)

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service, Plant Introduction Research Unit in Ames, IA, seeks a researcher to participate in plant science projects, performing advanced technical duties in lab, field, or greenhouse settings.

GS-07/GS-08 includes specialized experience requirements and education; experience collecting plant samples, operating equipment; graduate study toward a master's. Applicants must meet qualifications by the closing date, including education and experience as defined.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience directly related to GS-07 (plant science research, sample collection/preparation, field/greenhouse equipment operation).
• Must have completed one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a master's or equivalent graduate degree in related fields.
• Combination of specialized experience and graduate education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one or more phases of plant science research projects.
• Perform complex technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.
• Operate and maintain equipment commonly used in plant research.

Skills

Specialized experience

Field/greenhouse experience

Data analysis

Education

Graduate-level education

Tools

Planting and field equipment

Greenhouse equipment

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service, Plant Introduction Research Unit in Ames, IA, seeks a researcher to participate in plant science projects, performing advanced technical duties in lab, field, or greenhouse settings.

GS-07/GS-08 includes specialized experience requirements and education; experience collecting plant samples, operating equipment; graduate study toward a master's. Applicants must meet qualifications by the closing date, including education and experience as defined.