Agricultural Science Research Technician
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Open: now
Closes: 11/01/2018
Salary GS 05, 07 ($33,394 to $53,773 per year)
Appointment type: Term (1 year, may be extended to as much as 4 years)
Work schedule: Full-Time
Summary
This position is located within the USDA, ARS, Northern Plains Agricultural
Research Lab, Agricultural Systems Research Unit, in Sidney, MT.
This position is in a GS-5/6/7 career ladder, but is only being advertised at
the GS-5 and GS-7 levels.
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 4 years.
Major Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Collecting, preparing, evaluating and verifying crop and soil samples and
supporting records.
Preparing solutions and reagents for use in a laboratory or field.
Collecting various samples or data to assist in evaluating complex
biological interactions
Assisting with the technical planning and sequencing of the experimental
design and execution related to the development and improvement of agronomic
systems.
Recording and tabulating data using personal computers and software
packages.
Maintaining, calibrating or modifying specialized farming equipment.
(farming experience is desired but not required)
Must be a US Citizen or US National
For more details and to apply, click here
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Announcement number: ARS-S18Y-0286
Control number: 514275100
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