Job Details

Research Technician 6 (Onsite)

ID:

ARS-PWA-046

Location:

Albany

Program:

ARS

Wage/Hr:

$25.00

Hours/Week:

30

Minimum Age:

55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has

specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and

part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal

Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural

Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,

scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through

the 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 is

temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is

an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate

enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the

Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW

Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through

a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal

funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee

shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate

scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee

shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government

representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating

federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on

federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee

shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United

States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in laboratory research. OR BA/BS Degree in

Biological or Natural Sciences.

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

The enrollee will provide support associated with agricultural research

performed at the location, including performing technical duties and collecting

and maintaining accurate records of data. The enrollee shall not sign federal

documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally

funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication

as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government

and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government

employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or

when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not

make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy

makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

Processes research samples; performs other required technical support

duties. 50%

Accurately maintains data through data entry and quality control. 30%

Reports on processing results to monitor as required. 20%

Other:

Training provided as needed.

Health and Safety Considerations: The Safety and Occupational Health

Specialist will identify training requirements and provide training to the

enrollee on their first day in the workplace.

Required Safety Gear: personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical requirements: Work may require standing for long periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment

free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced

Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW

Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal

opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in

the federal programs.