... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
Associate Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Management - Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR · On-site
$55K - $110K/yr
... Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to ... Bachelor's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience.
Associate Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Management - Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR · On-site
$55K - $110K/yr
... Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to ... Bachelor's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience.
... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
Associate Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Management - Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR · On-site
$55K - $110K/yr
... Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to ... Bachelor's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience.
Associate Clinical Specialist, Cardiac Rhythm Management - Eugene, OR
Eugene, OR · On-site
$55K - $110K/yr
... Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to ... Bachelor's degree in Bio-Medical Engineering, related field or equivalent healthcare experience.
... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
... community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and ... i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit ...
Bio Student information
What is the best job for a bio student?
What is the difference between Bio Student vs Research Assistant?
| Aspect | Bio Student | Research Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Enrolled in or recent graduate of biology or related program | Typically holds a bachelor's or master's degree in biology or related field |
| Work Environment | Classroom, laboratory, or fieldwork as part of education | Laboratories, research facilities, or field sites |
| Employer & Industry | Educational institutions, research labs, biotech companies | Research institutions, universities, biotech firms |
| Common Search & Comparison | Students exploring career options or internships | Entry-level research roles or internships in biology |
While a Bio Student is primarily engaged in learning and coursework, a Research Assistant is a more advanced role involving hands-on research work. Both roles are common in educational and research settings, but Research Assistants typically have completed relevant degrees and perform specific research tasks.
What can I do as a biology student?
What jobs do biology students get?
What types of hands-on experiences can a bio student expect during their studies or internships?
What jobs can I get by studying biology?
What key skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a bio student, and why are they important?
What is a bio student?

Supervisory Research Fish Biologist
Newport, OR
$106K/yr
Full-time
Posted 24 days ago
Job description
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
To qualify for the 0482 (Research) series:
Degree: Applicants must show that they have a degree with major study in biology, zoology, or biological oceanography that included at least 30 semester hours in biological and aquatic science and 15 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences. This course work must have included:
- At least 15 semester hours of preparatory training in zoology beyond introductory biology or zoology in such courses as invertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, histology, physiology, embryology, advanced vertebrate zoology, genetics, entomology, and parasitology; and
- At least 6 semester hours of training applicable to fishery biology in such subjects as fishery biology, ichthyology, limnology, oceanography, algology, planktonology, marine or fresh water ecology, invertebrate ecology, principles of fishery population dynamics, or related course work in the field of fishery biology; and
- At least 15 semester hours of training in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, or statistics.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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; 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.
To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Coordinating and directing a research program or project involving marine ecosystem or fisheries science;
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting marine science data; and
- Overseeing staff in a leadership capacity in areas such as in assigning work, setting priorities, providing feedback on work assignments, providing feedback regarding overall employee performance, etc.
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.