Biological Science Technician (Animals)
Company Name:
Department Of Agriculture
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time _Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table_
This position provides technical support to scientists studying reproductive physiology and genetics of beef cattle. The position is located with the Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, MT. The mission of Fort Keogh is to research and develop ecologically and economically sustainable range animal management systems that ultimately meet consumer's needs.
You must be a US Citizen or US National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Svc., or exempt Subject to favorable adjudication of a background investigation Successful completion of a one-year probationary or trial period
Applying knowledge of germ cells, embryos, and/or supporting tissue during experimental techniques useful in manipulating these organs under research conditions.
Participating with staff scientists in all phases of research dealing with studies of beef cattle reproduction by performing a variety of specialized techniques in the field and laboratory.
Performing a wide variety of assay procedures including radioimmunoassays, enzyme assays, and colorimetric assays.
Developing, changing or modifying research or experimental methods and procedures according to the specialized needs of the moment.
Conducting a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization (or other similar sampling methods).
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, and programmable freezing instruments.
Operating a personal computer for a wide variety of purposes from data recording to word processing and literature retrieval.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet ONE of the requirements below for the respective grade level(s) in which you wish to be considered.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 level:
Specialized
Experience: you must have at least one full-time year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Assisting in utilizing sterile procedures for techniques such as tissue culture, radioimmunoassay, and preservation of samples;
Participating in planning research objectives by providing ideas and techniques to scientists;
Helping conduct a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using methods such as surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization;
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, optic microscopes, plate readers, and centrifuges; and
Storing research and experimental information in computer databases, written journals or other information tracking tools.
This experience MUST be demonstrated in your resume.
OR
Education: you must have successfully completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a Master's degree in any of the following areas: biology, chemistry, animal science, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, or agriculture. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
OR
Combination: you must have a combination of the specialized experience and education described above such that the percentage of required experience plus the percentage of required education equals 100%. To calculate, first determine your total number of graduate semester hours, and divide that number by 18. Next, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level:
Specialized
Experience: you must have at least one full-time year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Utilizing sterile procedures for complex techniques such as tissue culture, radioimmunoassay, and preservation of samples;
Planning research objectives by providing ideas and techniques to scientists based on research experience and training;
Conducting a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using methods such as surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization;
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, optic microscopes, plate readers, and centrifuges; and
Collecting and storing research and experimental information in computer databases, written journals or other information tracking tools.
OR
Education : you must have successfully completed 2 full years of graduate level education (36 semester hours) or a Master's degree in any of the following areas: biology, chemistry, animal science, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, or agriculture. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
OR
Combination : you must have a combination of the specialized experience and education described above such that the percentage of required experience plus the percentage of required education equals 100%. To calculate, first determine your total number of graduate semester hours, and divide that number by 36. Next, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (or competencies):
Knowledge of the principles of biology and chemistry as it relates to both theory and laboratory research application.
Ability to adapt, develop or improve research techniques and procedures.
Skill collecting, analyzing, and storing biological samples from animals.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and maintain safe laboratory procedures.
Ability to maintain detailed records of procedures and data in both written and computerized form.
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Attempts to falsify information; inflate your qualifications or providing inaccurate information on federal documents may be grounds to adjust your rating or to not select you. Errors, omissions or providing inaccurate information on federal documents may affect your eligibility. If selected providing inaccurate information on federal documents could also be grounds for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please follow all instructions carefully.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this job announcement. We are available to assist you during normal business hours. Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hard copy application packages must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on an as-needed basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer the required questions, create a resume, and submit all necessary documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at / and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Resume clearly describing your experience related to this position as described in the Major Duties, Qualifications, and How you will be evaluated sections of this announcement.
Responses to the on-line Occupational Questionnaire
If you are a veteran and you are claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. For competitive service positions, active duty service members expecting to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days: you may be granted tentative preference by submitting a certification document in lieu of a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214. This certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference based on service-connected disability, in addition to the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. For more information on veterans' preference see /.
If you are using education to qualify (or if there is an education requirement) you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. You must submit with your application evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcripts; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application.
You may track progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration for possible interview and selection. We will notify you, via your USAJOBS account, of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. L og in to your USAJOBS account at to check your application status. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
The Federal service offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible see . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, surplus or displaced Federal employee must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors, and 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, applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
This position may be eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Position has promotion potential to the next higher level once all legal and regulatory requirements are met to include management's certification of the continuing need for performance of duties at the higher grade level.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Agriculture
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time _Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table_
This position provides technical support to scientists studying reproductive physiology and genetics of beef cattle. The position is located with the Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, MT. The mission of Fort Keogh is to research and develop ecologically and economically sustainable range animal management systems that ultimately meet consumer's needs.
You must be a US Citizen or US National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Svc., or exempt Subject to favorable adjudication of a background investigation Successful completion of a one-year probationary or trial period
Applying knowledge of germ cells, embryos, and/or supporting tissue during experimental techniques useful in manipulating these organs under research conditions.
Participating with staff scientists in all phases of research dealing with studies of beef cattle reproduction by performing a variety of specialized techniques in the field and laboratory.
Performing a wide variety of assay procedures including radioimmunoassays, enzyme assays, and colorimetric assays.
Developing, changing or modifying research or experimental methods and procedures according to the specialized needs of the moment.
Conducting a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization (or other similar sampling methods).
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, and programmable freezing instruments.
Operating a personal computer for a wide variety of purposes from data recording to word processing and literature retrieval.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet ONE of the requirements below for the respective grade level(s) in which you wish to be considered.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 level:
Specialized
Experience: you must have at least one full-time year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Assisting in utilizing sterile procedures for techniques such as tissue culture, radioimmunoassay, and preservation of samples;
Participating in planning research objectives by providing ideas and techniques to scientists;
Helping conduct a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using methods such as surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization;
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, optic microscopes, plate readers, and centrifuges; and
Storing research and experimental information in computer databases, written journals or other information tracking tools.
This experience MUST be demonstrated in your resume.
OR
Education: you must have successfully completed 1 year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a Master's degree in any of the following areas: biology, chemistry, animal science, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, or agriculture. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
OR
Combination: you must have a combination of the specialized experience and education described above such that the percentage of required experience plus the percentage of required education equals 100%. To calculate, first determine your total number of graduate semester hours, and divide that number by 18. Next, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level:
Specialized
Experience: you must have at least one full-time year (12-months) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Utilizing sterile procedures for complex techniques such as tissue culture, radioimmunoassay, and preservation of samples;
Planning research objectives by providing ideas and techniques to scientists based on research experience and training;
Conducting a variety of biological sampling procedures from animals using methods such as surgery, venipuncture, cannulation, biopsies, and in-vitro fertilization;
Operating laboratory equipment such as liquid scintillation counters, gamma counters, spectrophotometers, optic microscopes, plate readers, and centrifuges; and
Collecting and storing research and experimental information in computer databases, written journals or other information tracking tools.
OR
Education : you must have successfully completed 2 full years of graduate level education (36 semester hours) or a Master's degree in any of the following areas: biology, chemistry, animal science, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, or agriculture. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
OR
Combination : you must have a combination of the specialized experience and education described above such that the percentage of required experience plus the percentage of required education equals 100%. To calculate, first determine your total number of graduate semester hours, and divide that number by 36. Next, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now add your percentages of education and experience. The two percentages must total at least 100% for you to qualify based on your combination of education and experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (or competencies):
Knowledge of the principles of biology and chemistry as it relates to both theory and laboratory research application.
Ability to adapt, develop or improve research techniques and procedures.
Skill collecting, analyzing, and storing biological samples from animals.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and maintain safe laboratory procedures.
Ability to maintain detailed records of procedures and data in both written and computerized form.
The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. Your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Attempts to falsify information; inflate your qualifications or providing inaccurate information on federal documents may be grounds to adjust your rating or to not select you. Errors, omissions or providing inaccurate information on federal documents may affect your eligibility. If selected providing inaccurate information on federal documents could also be grounds for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please follow all instructions carefully.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this job announcement. We are available to assist you during normal business hours. Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hard copy application packages must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on an as-needed basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer the required questions, create a resume, and submit all necessary documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at / and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Resume clearly describing your experience related to this position as described in the Major Duties, Qualifications, and How you will be evaluated sections of this announcement.
Responses to the on-line Occupational Questionnaire
If you are a veteran and you are claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. For competitive service positions, active duty service members expecting to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days: you may be granted tentative preference by submitting a certification document in lieu of a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214. This certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference based on service-connected disability, in addition to the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. For more information on veterans' preference see /.
If you are using education to qualify (or if there is an education requirement) you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. You must submit with your application evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at . You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcripts; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application.
You may track progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job, and will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration for possible interview and selection. We will notify you, via your USAJOBS account, of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. L og in to your USAJOBS account at to check your application status. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
The Federal service offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible see . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, surplus or displaced Federal employee must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors, and 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, applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form 1-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-VERIFY' system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
This position may be eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Position has promotion potential to the next higher level once all legal and regulatory requirements are met to include management's certification of the continuing need for performance of duties at the higher grade level.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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