Title: Biological Science Aide/Research Technician Series: 0404 Location: USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab, Sidney, Montana Note: Low-cost dormitory-style housing is available on site.
Pay Grade:GS3-GS7, $12.53/hr to $19.49/hr (commensurate with experience and education) Work Schedule:30-40 hrs/week,April-October 2018 (With possibility of extension) or as candidate’s availability allows Position Type:Seasonal L/A Open Period:Review of applicants will begin immediately until filled (multiple positions available) Basic Qualifications: •High school diploma/GED, at least one year of college or six months of Ag-related experience, and minimum of 18 years of age •Valid driver’s license •Attention to detail and experience using Microsoft office software •Six months to one year of experience with biological/chemical laboratory equipment and instruments (coursework or academic credits apply) Preferred Qualifications: •Associate or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, crop science, agricultural engineering, plant physiology or a related scientific discipline •Experience pulling trailers on road and able to drive stick shift (not mandatory) •Experience working as a farm hand, operating farming equipment, or assisting with maintenance of agricultural fields AND/OR experience working in agricultural field research Duties: Assisting in the collection and processing of plant, soil, and greenhouse gas samples from field or greenhouse studies focused on sustainable crop production and greenhouse gas exchange rate common to eastern Montana. May also assist senior technicians and scientists with calibrating and operating farming equipment or assist with analyzing plant biomass and soil samples in a laboratory. The position involved a mixture of field and laboratory work. The successful candidate will gain experience working on Irrigated and Dryland field crop production and opportunity to conduct laboratory tests measuring different elemental properties of plant biomass, soil, and greenhouse gas. To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and minimum of 2 reference contacts to Dr. Bart Stevens at bart.stev...@ars.usda.gov or call 406-433-9476 for more information. Four to six weeks required for processing. USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodation: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or have questions regarding reasonable accommodation and/or accessibility for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Disability Program Manager on 202-720-6161 or through the DC Relay Service on 202-855-1234 (TDD).
