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  • Biological Science Technician (soil and water), Agricultural Research Service (West Lafayette, IN; due Feb. 21)

    Feb 13, 2023 2:15 pm by Miguel OrtizJobs

    Position Description & Application

    Duties

    • Maintain, calibrate and modify equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
    • Tabulate, statistically analyze, and summarize soil and water data using personal computers and software packages.
    • Collect, prepare, evaluate, and verify soil and water samples and supporting records.
    • Maintain and organize records, and locate, organize, and compile data or other information from various sources.
    • Prepare solutions and reagents for use in the biological or chemical laboratory or field.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • You 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: 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/