Biological Science Lab Technician
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
At The GS-08:
Qualifying experience for GS-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting an experiment or research project related to plants, fungus, or genetics; collecting or evaluating samples related to plants, fungus, or genetics; and recording or analyzing of scientific data. OR Education:
Two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biology, microbiology, plant pathology, or genetics. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. For example 6 months of specialized experience combined with 18 credit hours of relevant graduate level coursework. At The GS-09:
Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting an experiment or research project related to plants, fungus, or genetics; collecting or evaluating samples related to plants, fungus, or genetics; recording and analyzing scientific data; and preparing scientific information to be included in manuscripts or preparing reports. OR Education:
Two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biology, microbiology, plant pathology, or genetics. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. For example 6 months of specialized experience combined with 18 credit hours of relevant graduate level coursework. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking or bending. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a work day) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination. Work Environment:
The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals or working outdoors. The employee is required to use protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
At The GS-08:
Qualifying experience for GS-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting an experiment or research project related to plants, fungus, or genetics; collecting or evaluating samples related to plants, fungus, or genetics; and recording or analyzing of scientific data. OR Education:
Two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biology, microbiology, plant pathology, or genetics. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. For example 6 months of specialized experience combined with 18 credit hours of relevant graduate level coursework. At The GS-09:
Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-08 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience conducting an experiment or research project related to plants, fungus, or genetics; collecting or evaluating samples related to plants, fungus, or genetics; recording and analyzing scientific data; and preparing scientific information to be included in manuscripts or preparing reports. OR Education:
Two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include Biology, microbiology, plant pathology, or genetics. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. For example 6 months of specialized experience combined with 18 credit hours of relevant graduate level coursework. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking or bending. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a work day) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination. Work Environment:
The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals or working outdoors. The employee is required to use protective clothing such as gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves.
- Department:
0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$24.68 to $35.43 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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