Research Technician 5 (Onsite)

Research Technician 5 (Onsite)

ID:ARS-NEA-048Location:KingstonProgram:ARS

Wage/Hr:$32.00Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) hasspecialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time andpart-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of FederalAgencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service throughthe Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions istemporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee isan ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminateenrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and theAgency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEWSolutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established througha Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federalfunds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrolleeshall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinatescientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrolleeshall not present themselves as a Government employee or Governmentrepresentative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinatingfederal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions onfederally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrolleeshall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.

• This position will be open until filled. Onsite reporting to Kingston, RIlocation.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 year(s) of experience in Invertebrate Physiology. OR BA/BS Degreein Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Marine Sciences, Environmental Science,Genetics, Biotechnology.

Familiar with flow-through seawater facility, experience maintaininglaboratory supply inventory, chemical inventory, and purchasing.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS ExcelDuties:

Enrollee works as a lab tech under the supervision of a senior scientist. TheNational Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Kingston, RI is seeking amotivated individual to provide technical support for research aimed atdeveloping phenotyping strategies and biomarkers for commercially importanttraits in eastern oyster. The position involves maintenance of flowthroughseawater systems, animal care, and performing laboratory assays that quantifyphysiological processes. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents,authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally fundedresearch projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as afederal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government andprivate industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Governmentemployee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic orwhen coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall notmake decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policymakers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing avariety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment,common to the assigned area of work. 20%Keeps detailed records of experimental data. Tabulates, statisticallyanalyzes and summarizes data using personal computers and softwarepackages. 20%Maintains inventory of chemicals, prepares solutions, orders reagents foruse in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, and safely disposes of wastematerial (both chemical and biological). 20%Maintains, calibrates, and modifies equipment and automated systems used fortest and evaluation procedures. 20%Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records;maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information fromvarious sources. 20%

Other:Training provided as needed.Travel Requirements: Travel as required for specimen collection. Overnighttravel potentially a few nights per year.Overnight travel: Potentially a few nights per year.Health and Safety Considerations: Basic laboratory safety training providedthrough the University of Rhode Island. Incumbent will attend online training,take assessment, and obtain safety certification prior to working in laboratoryenvironments.Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist willidentify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.Physical requirements: Occasionally lifting 30-40 lb containers of filteredwater. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environmentfree from discrimination and harassment in any form administering ExperiencedWorker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEWSolutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equalopportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants inthe federal programs.