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TPIRC

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving plant protein extraction, purification, characterization, and evaluation of biological activity in translational research settings. This ...

TPIRC

Research Associate - Plant Proteomics

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving plant protein extraction, purification, characterization, and evaluation of biological activity in translational research settings. This ...

OXMAN

Plant Synthetic Biologist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

OXMAN OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent ... Role Overview OXMAN is seeking a Plant Synthetic Biologist to join an interdisciplinary team of ...

Oxman

Plant Synthetic Biologist

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $145K/yr

OXMAN OXMAN is a hybrid Design and R&D company that fuses design, technology, and biology to invent ... Role Overview OXMAN is seeking a Plant Synthetic Biologist to join an interdisciplinary team of ...

Ohalo

Seed Production Research Lead

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Seed Production Research Lead Location: Watsonville CA Job Type: Full-Time The Seed Production ... This role sits at the intersection of plant biology, agronomy, and operations, and executes ...

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Research Biologist

Fort Collins, CO • On-site, Remote

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
5 - 10K employees
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$93K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Summary
This position is with the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) Wildlife Services Program (WS). Works as a research grade biologist to define, lead, plan, coordinate, conduct, analyze, and report on field and laboratory research dealing with wildlife damage conflicts.
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Duties
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  • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
  • The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Determines the character, distribution, and economics of wildlife damage problems in agricultural, forest, insular, and other settings.
  • Develops methods of detecting and estimating or indexing wildlife populations and the magnitude of resource damage and economic loss.
  • Develops integrated management techniques and strategies for reducing wildlife damage problems and/or eradicating invasive animal populations.
  • Provides a general knowledge of wildlife ecology, behavior, physiology, and types of damage and control options to individuals responsible for management decisions.
  • Develops control technologies, such as toxicants, repellents, attractants, capture devices, mechanical control devices, habitat manipulation strategies, and/or reproductive inhibition technologies.
  • Performs non-research duties as assigned, such as serving on various WS or NWRC committees or representing the Agency or Program with other government entities or outside interests.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
  • 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/
  • Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
  • All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to the basic requirement above, applicants must also meet the following:
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Experience and demonstrated independence planning and conducting research studies with an emphasis in one of the following areas: wildlife disease or wildlife-aviation safety. Studies conducted to provide tools, information and solutions that protect agriculture, natural resources, and/or human health and safety.
  • Designed and conducted research studies in laboratory, field, and/or captive animal settings to address animal health and/or human-wildlife conflict including animal trapping, handling, marking, etc.
  • Experienced at research study design and quantitative data analysis in wildlife ecology, epidemiology and/or animal behavior, especially using computer programming for data analytics.
  • Experience with bringing in external resources/funding (either via grants or via leveraging partnerships) to support research.
  • Experience communicating research findings through peer-reviewed, scientific publications, and presentations to diverse stakeholders; and considered an expert in respective field.

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Qualification on the basis of educationApplicants for such research positions can be considered qualified for GS-12 if they possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the position.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required:
  • This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
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.
Education
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Additional information
  • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
  • First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
  • Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
  • Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection.
  • Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
  • This position is subject to a Research Grade Evaluation Panel Review to determine eligibility to be promoted to the next grade level. Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential. Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized important to science and technology.
  • Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
  • Location information: There are 2 positions. 1 position will be filled in Fort Collins, CO. 1 position will be filled in Sandusky, OH.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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