Research Biologist (Research Associate)
Company
Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Location
Albany, California Albany, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located with the Pacific West Area (PWA), Western Regional Research Center (WRRC), Produce Safety & Microbiology Research Unit (PSMRU) in Albany, CA and will provide research support
This position is designated as a bargaining unit position and is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
**ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR DECEMBER 31, 2024**
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
- Appropriations Law and Immigration Law requirements must be met
Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D in Biological Science or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of biochemistry, antibodies and their application in immunoassays for the detection of antigenic targets is desirable.
Applicants must also meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR GS-0401
Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned.
Additional information
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.
This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Date Posted
09/29/2024
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