Summary
This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Dairy Forage Research Unit located in Madison, WI. In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory environment, common to the assigned area of work.
Duties
Collects, prepares, evaluates and verifies samples and supporting records.
Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.
Keeps detailed records of experimental data.
Tabulates, statistically analyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
Organizes, curates, and cleans datasheets using statistical software and spreadsheets.
Conducts detailed operations to care for plants in the field, greenhouse, or growth chamber.
As directed, searches for literature pertinent to area of research for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
Curates, catalogues, organizes, or stores large amounts of samples, such as seeds, plants or DNA.
Coordinates and communicates with collaborators who are in other offices and states.
Uses heavy agricultural field machinery, GPS, tablets, growth chambers, or imaging technology.
Requirements
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Satisfactory 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/ Successful completion of one-year trial period.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Reading Comprehension Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13070285