Research Technician ; Onsite

Research Technician 7 (Onsite)

:
ARS-MWA-031

Location:

East Lansing
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$25.00
Hours/Week:
30
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural
Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,
scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through
the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ?

Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?

Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.
The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal
funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee
shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate
scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee
shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government
representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating
federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on
federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee
shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United
States.

* This position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 year(s) of experience in agricultural research or application. OR
MA/MS Degree in Biological Sciences

Pesticide applicator license.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Duties:

The position is for an enrollee to support research and breeding activities for
the sugarbeet breeding and genetics program. This includes field, lab, and
greenhouse maintenance of plants and pathogens for various trials on nutrient
and disease management. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize
the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research
projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal
employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private
industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or
Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when
coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make
decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and
the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

Maintain plant material and plant pathogen isolates (fungi and bacteria) for
various research projects in the lab, greenhouse, growth chamber and
field. 60%
Data collection, transcription, and validation of biological samples into
Microsoft or Genovix-based software; data analysis and report
generation. 20%
General lab maintenance. 20%

Other:
Biological and chemical safety training.
Training provided as needed.
Health and Safety Considerations:
Lab, greenhouse and field site safety
trainings must be completed as part of this position prior to any activities
being conducted in said spaces.
Required Safety Gear:
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will
identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
Safety Gear Use:
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify
safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.

Physical requirements:

Most of the work performed will be greenhouse based,
though some lab and field activities will occur. Must be able to work under high
(>80

F) heat conditions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.