Biological Science Technician
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
At the GS-7:
Qualifying experience for the GS-7 level includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-6 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, some examples of specialized experience are participating in research related to insects or crops in a laboratory environment; maintaining or operating scientific equipment; and recording data and results related to insect or crop research. OR Education:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include:
Biology, Microbiology, Entomology or other similar degrees provided that the coursework places an emphasis on crop or insect related sciences OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related to the work of the position as stated above. At the GS-8:
Qualifying experience for GS-8 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-7 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, some examples of specialized experience are participating in research related to insects or crops in a laboratory environment including collecting and identifying biological samples; maintaining and operating scientific equipment; and recording and analyzing data and results related to insect or crop research. OR Education:
Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees include:
Biology, Microbiology, Entomology or other similar degrees provided that the coursework places an emphasis on crop or insect related sciences. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related to the work of the position as stated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are:
At the GS-7:
Qualifying experience for the GS-7 level includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-6 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, some examples of specialized experience are participating in research related to insects or crops in a laboratory environment; maintaining or operating scientific equipment; and recording data and results related to insect or crop research. OR Education:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees may include:
Biology, Microbiology, Entomology or other similar degrees provided that the coursework places an emphasis on crop or insect related sciences OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related to the work of the position as stated above. At the GS-8:
Qualifying experience for GS-8 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-7 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, some examples of specialized experience are participating in research related to insects or crops in a laboratory environment including collecting and identifying biological samples; maintaining and operating scientific equipment; and recording and analyzing data and results related to insect or crop research. OR Education:
Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education or a Master's degree, if directly related to the position. Related degrees include:
Biology, Microbiology, Entomology or other similar degrees provided that the coursework places an emphasis on crop or insect related sciences. OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related to the work of the position as stated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0404 Biological Science Technician - Salary Range:
$44,597 to $64,207 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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