National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is seeking a Biological Science Laboratory Technician for its Phoenix, AZ location who has experience performing a variety of tests, examinations, procedures and other technical work that assists research scientists who are engaged in biological or biomedical investigations.

Duties

Perform a variety of technical work to assist researchers. Perform a variety of standard and non-standard tests, examinations and procedures in support of higher-level technicians and scientists. Perform delicate manipulative work using specially designed equipment. Record instrument readings. Collect, identify and prepare biological specimens. Prepare and maintain detailed and precise records of experiments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• This position requires weekend hours and holiday hours.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• Position allows qualification based on education - Please provide transcripts.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing a variety of standardized tests, examinations and procedures in a laboratory environment; collecting, identifying and preparing biological specimens; preparing, maintaining and analyzing cell cultures; ordering, operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment; and determining the validity of experimental data and observation results. OR 1 year of graduate level education that included courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. OR A combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12356933

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: James Saab
• Email: [email protected]