This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, The Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, ND In this position, you will be responsible for serving as part of a research team conducting plant research in a laboratory and greenhouse setting.

Duties

Tabulate, statistically analyze and summarize data using personal computers and software packages. Contribute ideas towards the planning, sequencing, executing, and documenting of the technical aspects of the research project. Search for literature pertinent to biology for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment. Maintain, calibrate, and modify complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Operate and maintain the equipment/software to perform routine experiments to data related to biology research such as Microsoft Office Suite, standard laboratory equipment, microscope, automation/robotics, and sterile hood.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-06 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience collecting or evaluating biological samples; keeping detailed records of experimental data; and performing routine and recurring techniques using a variety of specialized equipment. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, microbiology, agricultural biology, animal sciences, entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, plant science, plant biology, biotechnology, fungal biology, mycology, and environmental studies if related to molecular biology. OR A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. GS-07 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is participating in research project related to molecular biology or fungal biology; statistically analyzing or summarizing data; maintaining equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. OR Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, microbiology, agricultural biology, animal sciences, entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, plant science, plant biology, biotechnology, fungal biology, mycology, and environmental studies if related to molecular biology. OR A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. 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 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

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Chirag Patel
• Phone: 5716693542
• Email: [email protected]