Biological Science Technician
The incumbent performs technical assignments consisting of routine laboratory and/or field experiments that require the use of accepted, standardized laboratory or field practices. The incumbent performs a variety of technical support duties which include some or all of the following:
Assists in the acquisition of field data by measuring and recording pertinent biological information peculiar to the specific assignment. The assignment involves performance of a series of related technical tasks which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine. Tabulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use. Establishes routine laboratory and greenhouse studies following accepted procedures and planned statistical designs, collects and records study data, and applies treatments under controlled laboratory conditions. May assist higher grade employees in setting up and operating standard equipment used in performing laboratory tests and making scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots. Following accepted procedures, performs routine and repetitious laboratory tests and operations such as preparation of culture media, transfer of stock fungi cultures, maintenance of culture and isolation records, determination of moisture content, and under immediate supervision performs the more specialized operations involved in the isolation of fungi from diseased material. Assists in the layout of experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries. Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas. Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens. All biological data pertinent to collections and preservation are recorded. Assists in maintenance of various collections used in connection with day-to-day research activities. Operates a variety of scientific and laboratory instruments, apparatus, and office machines. This may include dissecting and compound microscopes, environmental chambers, balances, and calculating and adding machines. Observes and records expected responses in experiments and keeps aware of factors and situations included in experiments to ensure against error and to increase the reliability of the results obtained. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. GS-04:
(6) six months of general experience and (6) six months of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-03 level. General experience is defined as:
Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience is defined as:
participating in biological-related projects by assisting with measurements, recording observations, and assisting with the collection of biological and vegetation specimens. -OR Successful completion of 2 years of study above high school that included at least 12 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 be directly related to the position to be filled. -OR A combination of education and experience listed above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assists in the acquisition of field data by measuring and recording pertinent biological information peculiar to the specific assignment. The assignment involves performance of a series of related technical tasks which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine. Tabulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use. Establishes routine laboratory and greenhouse studies following accepted procedures and planned statistical designs, collects and records study data, and applies treatments under controlled laboratory conditions. May assist higher grade employees in setting up and operating standard equipment used in performing laboratory tests and making scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots. Following accepted procedures, performs routine and repetitious laboratory tests and operations such as preparation of culture media, transfer of stock fungi cultures, maintenance of culture and isolation records, determination of moisture content, and under immediate supervision performs the more specialized operations involved in the isolation of fungi from diseased material. Assists in the layout of experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries. Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas. Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens. All biological data pertinent to collections and preservation are recorded. Assists in maintenance of various collections used in connection with day-to-day research activities. Operates a variety of scientific and laboratory instruments, apparatus, and office machines. This may include dissecting and compound microscopes, environmental chambers, balances, and calculating and adding machines. Observes and records expected responses in experiments and keeps aware of factors and situations included in experiments to ensure against error and to increase the reliability of the results obtained. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. GS-04:
(6) six months of general experience and (6) six months of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-03 level. General experience is defined as:
Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience is defined as:
participating in biological-related projects by assisting with measurements, recording observations, and assisting with the collection of biological and vegetation specimens. -OR Successful completion of 2 years of study above high school that included at least 12 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 be directly related to the position to be filled. -OR A combination of education and experience listed above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$14.54 to $14.54 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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