This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research Unit in Manhattan, KS. 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. Performs simple repetitive tasks incidental to the research project. Uses common laboratory equipment and apparatus such as autoclaves, sterilizers, centrifuges and homogenizers. Performs such duties as servicing and cleaning insect traps, keeping simple records of work accomplished, etc.

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.
• 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.
• Complete at least 640 hours of work experience prior to completion of degree.

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-02 Education: Completion of high school or GED diploma. Physical Demands Typically, the incumbent performs the work in a laboratory, field, and/or greenhouse setting. Work conditions may range from sedentary to primarily physical. Work requires occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items ranging from lightweight (in laboratory conditions) to moderately heavyweight (in field conditions). Work Environment The work is performed in a laboratory, which involves everyday risks, or discomforts which requires normal safety precautions. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. 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]