JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), in Raleigh, NC. In this position, you will participate as a team member with scientists in all phases of a research process and assume full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research. This is a term, time-limited appointment with an initial duration no less than 13 months and can be extended up to a total of 10 years. MAJOR DUTIES: Adapts or modifies new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.