Agricultural Science Research Technician USDA Agricultural Research Service
Open: 12/12/2018 Closes: 12/28/2018 Salary GS 07/08/09 ($41,365 to $65,778 per year) Appointment type: Permanent 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. The mission of the ASRU is to develop diversified irrigated and dryland cropping systems that enhance soil and water quality, conserve natural resources, and reduce dependence on agrochemicals in the Upper Missouri River Basin and the nation. Major Duties may include, but are not limited to: Collecting and evaluating soil and plant samples. Searching for literature for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory, field, or computing environment. Keeping exact and detailed records of data obtained from experiments. Tabulating and statistically analyzing data using personal computers. Maintaining and modifying laboratory equipment and automated collection systems used for test and evaluation procedures. Adapting and developing new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of an agronomic research project. Must be a US Citizen or US National For more details and to apply, click here USAJobs.gov<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/519328100> Announcement number: ARS-S18Y-0516 Control number: 519328100 This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.