[ES_JOBS_NET] Physical Scientist, GS1301-11 in Houghton, MI

[Katherine Heckman]

Please post the following job opportunity (below and attached):
Employment Outreach Notice U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service Forest
Products Laboratory and Northern Research Station

This is a *Pre-Announcement Notice*.

The *Northern Research Station* (NRS) plans to advertise the following
positions soon. Please circulate this outreach notice to as many potential
candidates as possible; we are seeking a diverse pool of qualified
applicants.
Physical Scientist, GS-1301-11

One vacancy in Houghton, MI



About this Position

This position is located in Houghton, MI, as part of the USDA Forest
Service Northern Research Station. The employee performs a variety of
recurring and complex professional work in a radiocarbon biogeochemistry
laboratory in support of research studies. The position is responsible for
managing a natural abundance radiocarbon laboratory that supports research
into the carbon cycle.

*General duties:*

Ensures uncluttered and safe conditions in the laboratory. Maintains the
laboratory in a condition that minimizes the potential for radiocarbon and
other contamination and is suitable for operation of all instruments and
associated equipment. Provides day-to-day supervision of technicians,
students, contract employees, and/or volunteers who help clean glassware
and plastic ware; prepare radiocarbon samples, densimetric soil organic
matter separation, soil and water samples for spectroscopic analysis; and
assists with other assignments that support the operation of the
laboratory. Maintains detailed records of laboratory procedures, equipment
or analytical changes, routine maintenance activities, and other similar,
pertinent laboratory information. Creates and maintains electronic
databases cataloging sample submission, analysis status, and analysis
metrics.

*Technical duties:*

Independently operates, maintains, and troubleshoots specialized, complex
equipment, including high-precision microbalances; hydrogen/oxygen torching
equipment; high-vacuum fittings and systems; hydrogen reduction systems
with pressure transducers and gauges, microfurnaces, and electronic data
collection; backing and turbo vacuum pumping systems; high-speed
centrifuges; sonification systems; Fourier transform infrared
spectrometers; carbon and nitrogen analyzers. Prepares and mixes reagents,
standards, eluents, and quality control check samples. Independently
develops operational protocols to identify sources of contamination.
Annually reviews techniques associated with field sample collection to
identify potential problems.



This position is *permanent, full-time*, and is eligible for flexible work
arrangements, but it is not a virtual position.  Government housing is not
available.

For additional information about this position, please contact:

*Houghton position*: Chris Swanston, 906-482-6303 x1320,
Christopher.Swanston at USDA.gov





About the Northern Research Station



The Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, serves a 20-state
region composed of the Northeast and Midwest.  The Station improves
people’s lives and sustains natural resources through research and
development.  The Northern Research Station has more than 400 employees,
including 134 scientists, at 24 field locations and 22 Experimental
Forests.  More information on the Northern Research Station is on our
website:  http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/



About the Community



*Houghton, MI*, located in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, has a
population of 7708. It is the county seat of Houghton County and home to
Michigan Technological University, boasting an extensive curriculum
including engineering, forestry, science, and business. Houghton offers
extensive outdoor activities as it is surrounded by numerous inland lakes
and streams. Its climate is cold winters and mild summers. Due to lake
effect snow, Houghton sees an annual average of >200 inches of snowfall.
Houghton is also listed as one of "The 100 Best Small Towns In America," by
Norman Crampton. For additional info, visit http://www.cityofhoughton.com/



*OUTREACH NOTICE*

*Pre-Announcement*

*Northern Research Station*



PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, GS-1301-11

Locations:  Houghton, MI (one vacancy)

Respond to:

Chris Swanston, 906-482-6303 x1320, Christopher.Swanston at USDA.gov





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*Thank you for your interest!*
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