Microbiologist

Agricultural Research Service • Full-time • Stoneville, Mississippi • $59.97k - $94.32k / year • 4d ago

Microbiologist

This position is located within the Biological Control of Pest Research Unit for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Stoneville, MS.

In this position, you will participate in research on the production and use of biological control agents of agricultural and urban pests.

Summary

Operates PCR instrumentation and performs related identification genetic techniques.
Performs identification of microbiomes for insects.
Performs a range of experiments which are designed to provide answers for the specific research problem areas.
Performs tests and analyses by applying established analytical methods and procedures or by operating an automated analytical system according to established operating procedures.
Devises and recommends alternative methods of standardized analysis to solve problems.
Prepares results of findings from experiments conducted, including initial interpretation of significance to the overall project, for inclusion in manuscripts, technical reports, oral presentations, and progress reports.
Maintains equipment and instrumentation in top working condition, performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs, and promptly reporting signs of malfunction or need for major repairs.

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.

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.

Basic Requirements for Microbiology Series 0403

Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating.

Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12653329

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