Skills
Sample collection and preparation
Statistical data analysis
Equipment calibration and maintenance
About the Role
Join the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit in Manhattan, Kansas. In this Biological Science Technician role, you’ll support research focused on environmental drivers of arthropod-borne livestock diseases and their vectors across space and time—helping develop practical solutions that reduce costs for producers.
Responsibilities
- Collect, prepare, evaluate, and verify samples, data, and associated records
- Tabulate, statistically analyze, and summarize data using approved computers and software
- Maintain, calibrate, and modify laboratory equipment and automated systems used in testing and evaluation
- Collaborate with scientists across research phases and take technical and operational ownership of assigned activities
Requirements
- Experience supporting scientific data and sample handling workflows
- Ability to perform statistical analysis and produce clear summaries using authorized tools
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting for automated systems
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven agricultural and public health research
- Collaborative team environment with scientific staff
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