- Agency
- USDA-ARS
- Location
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- $42,462 to $55,199 per year
- Last Date to Apply
- October 12, 2018
- Website
- https://entojobs.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2018/09/Biological-Science-Tech-Hilo-Hawaii.pdf
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Tropical Crop and Commodity Protection Research Unit in Hilo, Hawaii, invites applications for a Biological Science Technician position. The incumbent will be expected to actively participate in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties in a laboratory, field, or insectary setting to satisfy the needs of an insect-related research project. Duties may include but are not limited to: * Collection of insect genetic, behavioral or ecological data * Detailed data documentation and analysis * Laboratory resource management and maintenance * Insect colony maintenance, rearing, and husbandry
- Qualifications
- This position requires one full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related. Related degrees may include biology, entomology, agriculture, ecology, or a related field of study that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. OR one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position such as collecting, maintaining, and measuring biological samples, assisting with rearing and insect husbandry in a field setting or insectary; and assisting in experiments by collecting biological samples, recording biological data and summarizing research results. The applicant must be an U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident who will apply for citizenship when eligible. Applicants must clearly indicate their country of citizenship or legal status in their resume/CV.
- Job Number
- 57