WOC - Research Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/11/2024.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience: You must have general experience involving sample processing; assays; cell/tissue culture; laboratory inventory and/or equipment upkeep; stocking and/or making reagents; data collection and/or data analysis; preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts or grants; and biological or animal research. OR
• Education: There is no minimum education requirement for this series. However, applicants relying on their education to meet the basic experience requirements for this position are expected to have completed at least one year of study in any combination of courses directly related to the position to be filled (e.g., biology, chemistry, animal husbandry, etc.). OR,
• Combination: Applicants may rely on a combination of related education and experience to qualify.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Biology
• Research
• Technical Competence
• Writing

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring running, walking, or bending, walking or climbing ladders or scaffolds to observe, collect, or record research data. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, such as in a laboratory, there may be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination.

The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees are required to use protective clothing or gear such as hard hats, masks, gowns, ear plugs, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields to moderate risks, or to follow procedures for minimizing risk.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.