Biologist - ORD
This position is in Office of Research and Development, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure, Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division, Translational Toxicology Branch.
If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Plan, execute, and analyze experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of research projects.
- Modify, validate and apply methods to assess experimental endpoints.
- Implement and adhere to Laboratory, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance and other system requirements.
- Provide technical assistance, training and advice.
- Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative, Project Officer, or similar as required for extramural contracts, cooperative agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), or related vehicles in support of ORD research.
When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations).