Biological Science Technician
Summary
This position is located within Agricultural Research Service, Field Organization, Southeast Area, Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center in Little Rock, AR.
In this position, you will research to understand how maternal-child nutrition and physical activity optimize health and development using rodents.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
- 02/16/2023 to 03/23/2023
Salary
- $42,022 - $60,703 per year
Pay scale & grade
- GS 6 - 7
Remote job
- No
Telework eligible
- Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
- Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Duties
Assist in one or more phases of biological research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory environment.Maintain and calibrate complex/specialized laboratory equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.Maintain an inventory of chemicals and stock solutions.Keep detailed records of experimental data.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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/Drug Test Required.
- Vaccine(s) Required.
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 is experience assisting with a research project related to animals; collecting rodent samples; operating basic scientific equipment; and conducting experiments involving molecular biological techniques.
OR
Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Molecular Biology, Physiology, Animal Science, Biology or Chemistry with a preference in animal studies.
OR
A combination of education and specialized experience 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 successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience collecting and analyzing rodent samples; uses scientific procedures or techniques related to rodent research; collecting and documenting experimental data; and conducting experiments involving molecular biological techniques.
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 Molecular Biology, Physiology, Animal Science, Biology or Chemistry with a preference in animal studies.
OR
A combination of 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
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Control number
- 707079000