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Biological Science Technician
Agricultural Research Service · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Manhattan, KS $50K – $80K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Biological Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (ABADRU) at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, KS. As a biological science technician, you will perform laboratory techniques to support research on arthropod-borne viruses of livestock and their insect vectors in order to develop innovative and biologically-relevant solutions for arthropod-borne disease problems.
What You'll Do
- →Participates in the generation and processing of laboratory samples using standard operating protocols, including quantification of infectious virus, RNA/DNA, and/or protein.
- →Works safely in BSL2 and arthropod BSL2 laboratory settings with BSL2 pathogens, live insects, cell cultures, and embryonated chicken eggs.
- →Independently develops, designs, and implements various aspects of research projects on the basis of overall objectives outlined by the supervisor.
- →Prepares accurate, written reports describing test procedures and results; summarizes findings for manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
- →Develops various procedures, devises new or improved methods or designs specialized equipment.
- →Prepares laboratory reagents and supplies for virology, entomology, molecular biology, and tissue culture procedures.
- →Assists in the maintenance and management of laboratory spaces.
- →Maintains complete and accurate records.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.
- ✓During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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