# Biological Science Technician

Hiring organization: [Agricultural Research Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/agricultural-research-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/381f043d-2614-4ac4-bc1f-bd1d7cafc6e8

Listed on Agricultural Research Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Houma, LA
- Salary: 50460 – 80243 USD per year

## Summary

This US federal research technician role supports sugarcane breeding and agronomic studies through field work, lab sample processing, and data management. The position suits candidates with hands-on experience in crop cultivation, pest management, or agricultural research who are comfortable with both fieldwork and basic statistical analysis.

_Our summary, not Agricultural Research Service's wording._

## Skills named

Data Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Statistical Analysis

## Required

- Experience growing crops from seed or transplants
- Soil sample collection or basic soil methods
- Processing crop samples for research
- Ability to tabulate and statistically analyze data
- Record-keeping and data compilation

## Nice to have

- Graduate-level coursework in Entomology, Biology, Pathology, Genetics, Agriculture, or Plant Science
- Experience with specialized scientific equipment and automated systems
- Experience with microscope-based organism identification
- Experience preparing reagents or solutions for PCR analysis

Apply on Agricultural Research Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889595700