This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin. In this position, you will be responsible for participating in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment. You will contribute ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research.

Duties

Maintains, calibrates and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project. Participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory or farm environment. Performs analysis of sequencing data, nutrient analyses of feed, collect and process feed samples, or next generation DNA sequencing in a research or laboratory setting. Tabulates, statistically analyzes, and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or R studio. Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.

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-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 experience participating in a research project related to plant, soil, or animal science; statistically analyzing or summarizing data; maintaining lab equipment and automated systems; and caring for animals. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Animal Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology. OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above. GS-08: 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-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 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 experience participating in one or more phases of an animal nutrition research process; collecting, evaluating and analyzing animal, animal feed, or nutrient samples; and operating, maintaining, calibrating, or modifying specialized equipment. OR Education: Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Animal Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology. OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience 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 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Algeria Daniels
• Phone: 5713853576
• Email: [email protected]