Poultry Virology Research Technician

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit in Athens, GA seeks a team member to support experiments in microbiology and infectious disease research. The role involves laboratory, field, or greenhouse tasks and contributing ideas to plan and sequence technical aspects.

Applicants must meet the stated qualifications for GS-7/8/9 and possess experience in processing microbiological samples, data compilation, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 level, directly related to the work of this position.
• Education: one year of graduate education leading toward a master's in a related field.
• Combination of education and specialized experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in one or more phases of the research process in lab, field, or greenhouse settings.
• Perform a variety of complex technical duties and contribute ideas for planning and sequencing technical aspects of the research.
• Assist in processing microbiological samples and compiling data from experiments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Experiment planning

Research coordination

Education

Microbiology

Virology

Immunology

Molecular Biology

Animal Husbandry

Agriculture

Poultry Science

Animal Science

Cell Biology

Infectious Disease

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit in Athens, GA seeks a team member to support experiments in microbiology and infectious disease research. The role involves laboratory, field, or greenhouse tasks and contributing ideas to plan and sequence technical aspects.

Applicants must meet the stated qualifications for GS-7/8/9 and possess experience in processing microbiological samples, data compilation, and