Biological Science Laboratory Technician

$39,576 - $63,733/Yr

Department Of Agriculture - Orono, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Orono, ME

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Field Organization, Northeast Area in Orono, ME. In this position, you will actively participate in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to microbiology or molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques and/or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.
• Initiates action to resolve or correct technical difficulties and results, or recommends resolution to supervisor.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data.
• Performs the full range of techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born 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.
• Direct Deposit: 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.