This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), in Lubbock, TX. In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Duties

Prepares routine media, and solutions, by weighing and measuring constituents according to established methods. Uses common laboratory equipment and apparatus such as autoclaves, sterilizers, centrifuges and homogenizers. Assists in plot preparation and maintenance, plant harvesting and sample preparation as well as sample and seed sorting, or processing for analysis and storage. Performs simple repetitive tasks incidental to the research project such as watering, fertilizing, weeding, potting, and maintaining plants.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must be in good academic standing and hold a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Complete at least 640 hours of work experience prior to completion of degree.
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of two-year trial period.
• 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Must be a U.S. citizen prior to non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position.
• U.S. citizens and nationals and permanent residents and foreign nationals must meet immigration law and appropriations law requirements concerning employment.

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. PATHWAYS ELIGIBILITY All applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student on at least a half-time schedule at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. GS-01 Education: Enrollment in a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) program. GS-02 Education: Completion of high school or GED diploma. Physical Demands The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for prolonged periods; walking over rough and uneven surfaces; considerable bending, stooping, reaching, or similar activities; or lifting moderately heavy (less than 50 lbs.) items. Work Environment The work requires moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Incumbent occasionally will be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves. Incumbent is also exposed to moderate discomforts, such as noise and adverse weather. Applicants will be assessed/evaluated through application of the agency developed qualification standard for internship positions, which is based solely on level of education.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Juliana Hensley
• Phone: (571) 669-3483
• Email: [email protected]