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Microbiologist

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Agricultural Research Service
  • Beltsville, United States of America
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  • Performs experiments for collection of biological specimens from pigs to be analyzed to provide answers for specific research problem areas.
  • Prepares and maintains tissue culture collection and performs purification assays.
  • Selects the appropriate methods and procedures and/or devises and recommends alternative methods of standardized analysis to solve problems.
  • Records and calculates results, tabulates data, and performs elementary statistical calculations of means, standard deviations, standard errors, and coefficient of variations.
  • Assists in the preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts by reporting findings from experiments conducted.
  • Performs dietary interventions by feeding animals and inspecting impact on their physical health.
  • Maintains cleanliness and general housekeeping in the laboratory including maintenance of supplies and materials.
  • Maintains equipment and instrumentation in top working condition, performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs, and promptly reporting signs of malfunction or need for major repairs.
Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 7-11)
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