Poultry Health Research Lab Technician

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, at the US National Poultry Research Center in Athens, GA, offers multiple positions focusing on poultry health research. Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists, handling poultry, and performing laboratory techniques to study fungal toxins or endemic poultry viruses.

Applicants should meet GS-05/06/07+ qualifications with relevant laboratory experience or education.

Qualifications

• GS-05: one year of specialized experience in a laboratory setting.
• Education: bachelor’s degree with relevant science coursework.
• GS-06: one year of specialized experience or related graduate study.
• GS-07–GS-09: progressively higher-level education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists in poultry health research and related projects.
• Handle poultry, inject and collect samples, and perform routine laboratory techniques.

Job description

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, at the US National Poultry Research Center in Athens, GA, offers multiple positions focusing on poultry health research. Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists, handling poultry, and performing laboratory techniques to study fungal toxins or endemic poultry viruses.

Applicants should meet GS-05/06/07+ qualifications with relevant laboratory experience or education.