Biological Science Laboratory Technician

Agricultural Research Service • Temporary • Albany, California • $74.64k - $97.03k / year • 3d ago

Biological Science Laboratory Technician

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Foodborne Toxins Detection & Prevention Research Unit in Albany, CA.

In this position, you will participate as a team member with scientists in all phases of a research process. You will also provide input into the initial planning of experiments.

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.

Summary

Responsibilities include:

Adapt, modify, or develop new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of a molecular biology-related research project.
Maintain records and locate and compile data from various sources.
Search for literature pertinent to the research project for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
Maintain, calibrate, and modify complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
Tabulate, statistically analyze, and summarize data using personal computers and software packages.
Select appropriate methods and procedures for carrying the project plan to completion.

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 trial 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.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised.

For this position, specialized experience is experience collecting and evaluating mammalian (e.g., human and mouse) tissue cultures, cell lines, or in vitro cell cultures; utilizing molecular biology techniques such as antibody-based labeling or aseptic techniques in a laboratory; handling mouse or animal samples in a laboratory; collecting, growing, or preserving bacteria; and analyzing, evaluating, and preparing reports to summarize research progress and results.

Duties

Adapt, modify, or develop new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of a molecular biology-related research project.
Maintain records and locate and compile data from various sources.
Search for literature pertinent to the research project for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
Maintain, calibrate, and modify complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
Tabulate, statistically analyze, and summarize data using personal computers and software packages.
Select appropriate methods and procedures for carrying the project plan to completion.