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<span style="text-transform: none;">I’d appreciate your help in circulating an open technician position in
<b>Manhattan, KS</b>, especially suited for a post-bac</span>+<span style="text-transform: none;"> in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Computer Science, Geography, Statistics, or Animal Science.
<b>Position closes 7/23/26</b>. We’re hiring at a GS6/7 with potential to advance to GS9.</span></div>
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This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit, Plains Area, Manhattan, KS.</div>
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In this position you will be involved in data and code management and analyses that support research on the environmental drivers of arthropod-borne livestock diseases and their vectors across spatial and temporal scales in order to develop innovative and relevant
solutions that minimize costs to producers.</div>
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Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples/data and supporting records.</div>
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Tabulates, statistically analyzes, and summarizes data using authorized computers and software packages.</div>
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Maintains, calibrates, and modifies equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.</div>
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Participates as a team member with the scientist in all phases of the research process and assumes full technical and operational responsibility for specific phases of the research.</div>
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Selects appropriate methods and procedures for carrying the project plan to completion.</div>
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Maintains records and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.</div>
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<span style="text-transform: none;">Please reach out if you are interested in applying, and I’m happy to answer any questions.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(59, 56, 56); background-color: rgb(252, 252, 252);">Center for Grain and Animal Health Research | Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit</span><span style="font-family: Merriweather; color: rgb(11, 36, 55);"><br>
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