Student Trainee (Biological Science)

Department Of Agriculture • Manhattan, KS

375d • $18 - $24

About The Position

This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research Unit in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

Requirements

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must be in good academic standing and hold a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Complete at least 640 hours of work experience prior to completion of degree.
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution.
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of two-year trial period.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen prior to non-competitive conversion to a term or permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, calibrates, and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.
• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies grain and flour samples for analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of wheat or cereal grain chemistry.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees