Biological Science Technician

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory, Livestock Issues Research Unit in Lubbock, TX.

In this position, you will actively participate in one or more phases of the research process related to cattle, other animals, feed, or other analysis by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

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-05
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-05 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-04 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 in one or more phases of a research process in a laboratory, or field setting; and operating common laboratory equipment.
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Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position being filled. Related degrees include Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Biology, Natural Resources, Range or Land Management, Microbiology, or Animal Science.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

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 performing common animal care tasks such as feeding, cleaning, or ear tagging; and performing routine and recurring techniques using a variety of specialized equipment.
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Education: One full year of study leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees include Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Biology, Natural Resources, Range or Land Management, Microbiology, or Animal Science.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education 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 participating in one or more phases of a research project related to livestock; assisting with tasks related to animal husbandry; and collecting biological samples.
OR
Education: One full year of study leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees include Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Biology, Natural Resources, Range or Land Management, Microbiology, or Animal Science.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education 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.

Salary : $37,696 - $49,009