Summary

This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Watershed and Ecosystems Characterization Division, Environmental Genomics Branch.

About the Office of Research and Development (ORD)

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.

Duties

You will:

- Plan, execute, and analyze molecular biological and high throughput sequencing experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of the Office of Research and Development (ORD) research projects.

- Develop, modify, validate, and apply methods to assess experimental endpoints and communicate those endpoints with internal and external partners.

- Provide technical expertise, assistance, training, and advice.

- Develop, implement, and adhere to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance, and other system requirements;

- Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative, Project Officer, or similar as required for extramural contracts, cooperative agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), or related vehicles in support of ORD research.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/711865500 to view the full job opportunity.