- Position Title
- Biological Science Lab Technician
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-D23PWA-11984793-mds Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-05 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you may be rated as not qualified.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-06 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you may be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Performing routine and recurring techniques using a variety of specialized laboratory equipment.
4.
I have experience using computers and software packages to complete the following: (select all that apply).
5.
I have experience maintaining or operating the following scientific equipment or automated systems: (select all that apply).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
I have experience recognizing equipment troubles or failures and then executing the proper task sequences for completing the work [GS-06 only].
7.
Maintaining inventory of chemicals and prepares solutions or reagents.
8.
Maintaining records and locating and compiling data and other information from various sources.
9.
Safely disposing of waste material (both chemical and biological).
10.
Processing, preparing, and verifying samples such as blood, saliva, urine, and feces, in a laboratory environment.
11.
Processing and preparing samples for analysis.
12.
I have experience performing the following assays or procedures: (select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
I have experience searching for literature pertinent to the area of research for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory [GS-06 only]
14.
Assisting in one or more phases of the biological research process.
15.
Keeping detailed records of experimental data.
16.
Maintaining sample inventory.
17.
I have experience performing the following: (select all that apply) [GS-06 only]
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.