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Duties

As a Biologist you will: Perform biological science work or support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous biological agents. Perform various techniques to rapidly identify and characterize biological and/or other agents that cause a number of diseases. Identify methods and procedure to collect data, and conducts experiments and studies, making adjustments in methods and procedures as appropriate during the course of the studies or experiments. Ensure that incoming specimens are processed and triaged maintaining "chain of custody." Prepare reports on scientific investigations, studies and projects. Apply knowledge of the technical rules and procedures applying to scientific projects and programs to document and prepare analyses and reports of findings for tests and studies. Responsible for knowing and carrying out guidelines and regulations related to proper handling and storage of various biological materials. Acquire and organize materials and information to carry out study procedures for assigned projects, upgrading current capabilities where appropriate. Use standard technology to make adaptations to procedures and accepted practices when necessary. Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments that are necessary to independently perform tests, analyses and other procedures in conducting experiments and studies. Performs experiments in accordance with approved methods and procedures. Compare results with those obtained in previous experiments and/or identifies unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes. Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to a variety of individuals and groups in both informal and formal settings. Prepare a wide variety of charts, graphs, manuscripts, spreadsheets, etc. to report on study results and note any inconsistencies or area where the data appears inconclusive. Records study results in accordance with established procedures and maintains complete, detailed records of all experiments performed. Interprets data for publication in scientific journals or other formats. Prepare results for publication in a variety of journals, monographs, etc. Provide training in the use of laboratory equipment and proper laboratory procedures, as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements Continued: In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result. In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. Basic Qualifications: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level, which must include the following experience: performing biological science work or support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous biological agents; to include experience identifying methods and procedures to collect data and conducts experiments and studies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the education requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

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