Biological Science Laboratory Technician
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Athens, GA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Exotic and Emerging Avian Viral Diseases Research Unit Southeast Area Athens GA.
In this position you will actively participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties in a laboratory field or greenhouse environment and contributes ideas towards the planning and sequencing of the technical aspects of the research.
- Maintains calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
- Collects prepares evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.
- Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.
- Performs the full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
- Tabulates statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
- 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.
- 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 a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated and we may consider: your performance and conduct the needs and interests of the agency whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Drug test required.
- Vaccine(s) required.
- Special physical requirements/demands.
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
- SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
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-7:
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 perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience processing microbiological samples in a laboratory environment; compiling and summarizing data from experiments; and operating specialized laboratory equipment.
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Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Microbiology Virology Immunology Biotechnology Molecular Biology Animal Husbandry Agriculture Zoology Poultry Science Animal Science Cell Biology Veterinary Science Animal Biosciences Animal Health Biomedical Science or Infectious Disease.
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A combination of education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-8:
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-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience participating in a microbiological research project related to infectious diseases; analyzing and summarizing results of scientific research data; and operating complex laboratory equipment or instruments.
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Education: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Microbiology Virology Immunology Biotechnology Molecular Biology Animal Husbandry Agriculture Zoology Poultry Science Animal Science Cell Biology Veterinary Science Animal Biosciences Animal Health Biomedical Science or Infectious Disease.
OR
A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above.
GS-9:
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-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position specialized experience is experience conducting a microbiological research project related to poultry; collecting and evaluating virus samples from poultry; performing cell culture techniques on virus samples collected from poultry; and preparing scientific data to be included in manuscripts or reports.
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Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a Masters degree if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Microbiology Virology Immunology Biotechnology Molecular Biology Animal Husbandry Agriculture Zoology Poultry Science Animal Science Cell Biology Veterinary Science Animal Biosciences Animal Health Biomedical Science or Infectious Disease.
OR
A combination of graduate level 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.
Please see above for education qualification requirement 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. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
- 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. However promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
- This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. The final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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