Duties. Duties are listed at full performance level. Plan, coordinate and/or conduct the annual aerial Forest Insect and Disease (FID) detection project to survey a large geographic forested area. Coordinate with Aerial Survey Program Manager, GIS coordinator and other survey participants to ensure accurate computation of survey data and maps. Develop cooperative agreements with Federal and State land managers and various forest health experts to...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research molecular testing to rapidly identify and characterize potential biological threat agents. Ensures incoming environmental samples are triaged and processed while maintaining chain of custody. Following standard protocols and quality assurance requirements, performs and interprets a variety of specialized tests for detection and identification of pathogens. Completes documentation, prep...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research molecular testing to rapidly identify and characterize potential biological threat agents. Ensures incoming environmental samples are triaged and processed while maintaining chain of custody. Following standard protocols and quality assurance requirements, performs and interprets a variety of specialized tests for detection and identification of pathogens. . Completes documentation, pr...
Duties. The duties may include, but are not limited to. Responsible for technical support and analysis of pest risk and weed risk of certain genetically engineered organisms. Reviews applications for release, interstate movement, and importation of certain genetically engineered (GE) organisms. Advises on the development of multinational standards, risk assessment frameworks, agreements or policy regarding the release of certain genetically engin...
Duties. The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to. Provides scientific leadership in qualitative and quantitative analyses in support of the management of invasive species, including arthropods, diseases and other plant pests. Determines from a scientific s...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
This position will be responsible for performing non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, including, but not limited to, DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) to rapidly identify and characterize potential pathogenic bacterial and viral threat agents. Responsibilities are as follows. Handling, receipt, and processing of operational, Quality Assurance (QA), and profic...
