Research Technician 11 (Onsite)

Research Technician 11 (Onsite)ID:ARS-MWA-036Location:West LafayetteProgram:ARSWage/Hr:$25.00Hours/Week:30Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) hasspecialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time andpart-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of FederalAgencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service throughthe Experienced Worker Program (EWP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions istemporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee isan ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminateenrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and theAgency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEWSolutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established througha Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federalfunds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrolleeshall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinatescientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrolleeshall not present themselves as a Government employee or Governmentrepresentative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinatingfederal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions onfederally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrolleeshall not supervise any Government employees.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.* This position will be open until filled.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in chemical and physical analysis of soil,plant and water. OR AA Degree in Agronomy, Chemistry, Environmental Science, orNatural ResourcesPreferred statistical analysis is a plus.Experience required with Windows, Apple, MS Word, MS ExcelStatistical Software PackagesDuties:Supports one or more phases of the research process as designated by thePosition Monitor by performing a variety of technical duties accurately in theresearch environment. Performing technical duties are at the field- andlaboratory-based level. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorizethe use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded researchprojects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federalemployee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and privateindustry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee orGovernment representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or whencoordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not makedecisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, andthe enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.Collect, prepare, and analyze soil, water, and plant samples. 65%Keeps the lab clean and tidy. 15%Prepare chemical reagents, as needed. 10%Keeps detailed records of experimental data. 10%Other:Training will provide as necessary.Health and Safety Considerations: Safety training will be provided forchemical and overall safety training for laboratory and field settings.Physical requirements: Able to lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods.Field work includes the ability to collect samples in field experiments beforeand/or during the crop growing season. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of thisposition.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environmentfree from discrimination and harassment in any form administering ExperiencedWorker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEWSolutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equalopportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants inthe federal programs.