What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Biologist position at Agricultural Research Service?
This position is located within Agricultural Research Service, Field Organization, Southeast Area, Food and Feed Safety Research Unit in New Orleans, LA.
In this position, you will safeguard U.S. agricultural commodities (e.g., corn, cottonseed and peanut) from aflatoxin contamination using a multidisciplinary approach.
Basic Requirements:
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 in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements:
GS-09
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience participating in research related to crops; collecting data from analysis of laboratory, greenhouse, or field research; and performing molecular techniques.
OR
Education:2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree if related. related degrees may include Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
OR
A combination of qualifying education and experience as described above.
GS-11
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience supporting a research project related to the identification of resistant genes and proteins; interpreting complex statistical analysis; and preparing written summaries and other work products for publication in professional journals.
OR
Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; if directly related. Related degrees may include Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
OR
A combination of qualifying education and experience as described above.
Physical Demands: The work sometimes requires standing for prolonged periods of time or sitting in front of a laminar flow cabinet. Ability to conduct experiments with greenhouse-grown plants is also required.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a laboratory or in the greenhouse. Incumbent is exposed to irritant chemicals on an irregular basis; on such occasions, special safety precautions are required and the biologist uses protective clothing and gear such as laboratory coat, safety glasses and gloves.
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.
In this position, you will safeguard U.S. agricultural commodities (e.g., corn, cottonseed and peanut) from aflatoxin contamination using a multidisciplinary approach.
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 Requirements:
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 in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
AND
In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements:
GS-09
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience participating in research related to crops; collecting data from analysis of laboratory, greenhouse, or field research; and performing molecular techniques.
OR
Education:2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree if related. related degrees may include Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
OR
A combination of qualifying education and experience as described above.
GS-11
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience supporting a research project related to the identification of resistant genes and proteins; interpreting complex statistical analysis; and preparing written summaries and other work products for publication in professional journals.
OR
Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; if directly related. Related degrees may include Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
OR
A combination of qualifying education and experience as described above.
Physical Demands: The work sometimes requires standing for prolonged periods of time or sitting in front of a laminar flow cabinet. Ability to conduct experiments with greenhouse-grown plants is also required.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a laboratory or in the greenhouse. Incumbent is exposed to irritant chemicals on an irregular basis; on such occasions, special safety precautions are required and the biologist uses protective clothing and gear such as laboratory coat, safety glasses and gloves.
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.
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