Biological Science Technician

Technician position in Sustainable Pest Management (Conservation Biocontrol) – Permanent

USDA-ARS, Sidney, Montana

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Pest Management Research Unit in Sidney Montana is seeking a permanent, full time Biological Science Technician to support research on the sustainable management of insect pests in agroecosystems with a focus on entomology, insect ecology and conservation biological control. The selected candidate is expected to have strong insect sampling and identification experience; data and sample management, laboratory organization and field entomology or ecology skills; a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in plant identification and statistical data analysis is preferred but not required. Seasonal overnight travel to field sites and work in rough terrain and potentially harsh weather conditions is expected. The research unit mission is to develop ecologically based, sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to manage pest insects, beneficial organisms and weeds in rangeland and cropland systems. Our location houses a team of highly collaborative and enthusiastic scientists and technical staff working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, plant restoration, population genetics, and agronomy. This is a permanent, full-time position advertised at a GS-7 (starting at ~$49K) with promotion potential to a GS-9. The position provides full benefits including 13 days of both paid vacation and sick leave in the first year, 11 paid federal holidays, health insurance, a federal pension and 401K employer matching contributions. The position is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals and is open from 1/25/2024 to 2/7/2024.

Please apply on USAJobs at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/772321300

Or search for announcement ARS-S24Y-12284537-CGP on USAJobs.gov

Questions can be directed to Dr. Tatyana Rand: tatyana.rand@usda.gov

For more information about research conducted in the unit visit: www.ars.usda.gov/pa/nparl/pmru

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