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Biotech / Pharmaceutical jobs encompass a range of roles within the industries dedicated to researching, developing, and producing drugs, vaccines, and other medical products. These positions often involve scientific experimentation, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and product commercialization. A hallmark of such jobs is the emphasis on innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology to combat diseases and improve health outcomes. Workers in this field typically have a strong background in life sciences and must keep abreast of rapid advancements. The sector is known for its stringent ethical and quality standards, as well as its potential for high-reward outcomes both in terms of career satisfaction and the positive impact on public health.

and presents research in scientific seminars and at public conferences and reports the proceedings of such meeting to other laboratory personnel. Performs regulatory review of bacterial and parasitic vaccine products, and novel therapeutic products. Utilizing a variety of techniques such as cell culture, culture of pathogenic microorganisms, immunoassay, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, and biochemical techniques.

Provides technical guidance and training of personnel and others assigned to the center for instruction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U. S. Citizen to be considered for this advertisement unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.

Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time. FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter. Certification of Accuracy: All information

concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification.

False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action. Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www. SSS. gov for more info. You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. Qualifications The position of Research Biologist falls under the 0401 occupational series.

To qualify for this position at grade GS- 12, you must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 01/08/2024. Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR- Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. The specialized experience must demonstrate one year of full-time work experience , or the equivalent if part-time (for example, an employee working 20 hours per week for a 12-month period should be credited with 6 months of experience. ) Experience may have been obtained in either the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Specialized Experience for GS-12: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Conducting research directed toward the understanding of the pathogenesis and prevention of disease AND 2) Utilizing, preparing, and evaluating antigens, antibodies, genes, proteins, and other reagents used for laboratory AND 3) Working within a research team, performing tasks associated with cell-culture methods and use of advanced sequencing and bioinformatics methods and techniques.

OR a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in lieu of specialized experience. OR a combination of specialized experience and education as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 01/08/2024. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.

You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. You may be asked to provide additional information at a later time. All interview requests and selection decisions are at the full discretion of the hiring office. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, my. usajobs. gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the M ore Information link for this position.

The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education EDUCATION: THIS POSITION HAS A POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. TRANSCRIPTS: Positions which are scientific or technical in nature often have very specific educational requirements. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, see the Foreign Education section below for additional requirements.

Pay careful attention to the Qualifications and Education sections to identify vacancies where a transcript is required. Even if you hold a similar position or are a current employee, you are not exempt from transcript requirements. Electronic Transcript Caution: If you have obtained your transcripts electronically, the file might contain security measures that could prevent our application system from reading the file. Therefore, you should consider asking the institution to provide the file in a non-secured electronic format.

Alternatively, you could scan or take a photo of the printed copy of the transcript. If your uploaded transcript cannot be read by our system, you may receive consideration and credit for the information we can access. See the Application Manager Documentation for tips on submitting your paper-based documents. FOREIGN EDUCATION Applicants using part, or all of their education completed outside of the U. S. to meet the qualification requirements, must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.

S. We will only accept the completed foreign credential evaluation. To be acceptable, the foreign credential evaluation must include/describe at a minimum, the following information: (1) The type of education received by the applicant; (2) The level of education in relation to the U. S. education system, and state that its comparability recommendations follow the general guidelines of the International Evaluation Standards Council; (3) The content of the applicant's educational program earned abroad, and the standard obtained; (4) The status of the awarding foreign school's recognition and legitimacy in its home country's education system; and (5) Any other information of interest such as what the evaluation service did to obtain this information, the qualifications of the evaluator, and any indications as to other problems such as forgery.

Note: Some positions require the completion of specific courses or a specified number of credit hours. Therefore, the foreign credential evaluation should provide information similar to that of an official transcript, to include a list of the courses taken, quarter and/or semester hours awarded, the cumulative grade point average (GPA), honors received, if any, date degree awarded.

Applicants can request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services listed below: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U. S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation Additional information Additional Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment physical required: NO Background investigation required: YES Drug testing required: NO License required: NO Mobility agreement required: NO Immunization required: NO Bargaining Unit: YES, 3591 Telework eligible position: Yes, telework is at the discretion of the supervisor.

Financial Disclosure: NO Additional Information: Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 01/08/2024) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (e OPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.

If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the backssment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. See Political Appointee FAQ - OPM for more. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/08/2024); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.

Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is a direct hire announcement. Traditional rating and ranking of applications, and veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate you against the basic qualifications. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Note: Volunteer experience can also be used as qualifying experience. Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 01/08/2024), a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the backssment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible. If you are referred to the hiring manager for consideration, you may be further evaluated based on an interview; review of requested work samples, writing samples, most recent performance evaluation(s), or professional references; or results of an oral presentation or work-related test.

Failure to comply with any of the additional backssment requirements will result in removal from further consideration. These backssment methods/tools may also be listed under Key Requirements. Interagency / Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP): Well-Qualified is defined as an applicant who meets the qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including minimum educational and experience requirements; any medical qualifications and suitability; is able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; meets any applicable selective placement factors for the position (such as the ability to speak a specific language or any other factor required immediately upon hire); and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Learn more on the USAJOBS Career Transition Assistance Site. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Benefits A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Resume: At a minimum, your resume should list the position title, employer name, start and end dates (including month and year), salary (or grade and step), hours worked per week, and a list of duties performed or accomplishments, for EACH position listed. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements. Resume Writing Tutorial Resume Writing FAQ Transcripts: If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, unofficial transcripts or a list of courses must be provided.

See the Qualifications and Education Requirements section of this announcement. I/CTAP: If you are a current/former Federal employee who is surplus or displaced, please submit supporting documentation (e. g. a Certification of Expected Separation, separation notice, RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal, SF-50 for RIF separation, etc. ) and your most recent performance appraisal. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must be found well-qualified for this position and have a current performance appraisal rating of at least " Fully Successful" See the How You Will Be Evaluated section for the agency's definition of well-qualified.

Learn more on the USAJOBS Career Transition Assistance Site. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

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state in field data collection for aquatic habitat projects.

The positions are 4-8 months in duration. Applicants unable to work from May through at least August should not apply. Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Collect a variety of stream habitat data involving longitudinal profiles, cross sections, bank surveys and other methods Use land surveying equipment (total station, auto level, laser level), GPS devices, velocity meters, and data loggers to collect stream channel morphology, depth, velocity, discharge, substrate,

cover, temperature, and other stream habitat data in remote areas. Complete fish passage surveys Complete entrainment sampling of ditches. Collect field inventories of road crossings and irrigation ditches.

Handle fish and collect biological data Operate 4X4 vehicles Communicate well with members of the public, landowners and personnel from various agencies and represent the WGFD in a professional manner. Perform data entry, report writing, quality control and equipment maintenance tasks as assigned Biologist technicians may occasionally assist other regional fisheries management crews in such tasks as electrofishing, netting, stream surveys, or other tasks. Review and manage images from

trail cameras. Perform routine maintenance of sampling gear. Qualifications PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to those pursuing a career or degree in fisheries, rangeland management, geomorphology, or closely related field.

This may include preference toward those with a high school degree, PLUS experience in fish and wildlife resource management, research, or college course work in aquatic ecology, hydrology, watershed science, fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology, hydrology, or other closely related field. Preference may be given to candidates who attach a position-specific cover letter, resume, and college transcripts to the State of Wyoming online application.

The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates of availability (clearly state your starting and ending availability). Knowledge of stream habitat quality and condition and habitat requirements of stream fish species is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to work well with others on a small crew. Ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly and apply those skills efficiently. Requires fish identification to species. If not already familiar with the field functions, fish species, habitat condition, and techniques, candidates should be able to learn quickly and perform these tasks after a short training period.

If not already familiar with the field functions, fish species, habitat condition, and techniques, candidates should be able to learn quickly and perform these tasks after a short training period. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See " Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to perform fieldwork under adverse weather conditions. Ability to wade swift streams. Ability to carry a 40 lb.

backpack while hiking the backcountry. May require considerable physical labor including working, hiking, and camping in the field for up to 8 days at a time. Overnight travel and camping in remote areas may be required. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings. May require extensive travel across the state in Department vehicles. Operation of 4wd vehicles and towing trailers may be required May require ability to navigate with a map in remote locations. Use of GPS and a basic working knowledge of Arc Map software may be required.

NOTES: FLSA: Non-exempt The positions are 6-8 months in duration. Tentative dates for these positions are May - October. Off-duty housing is not provided. Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Applicants should complete a State of Wyoming online application; preference will be given to applicants who attach a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts with this application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates or availability (clearly state your starting and ending availability).

Additional questions and information about the positions can be addressed by contacting Lara Gertsch at mental Information 040-Game & Fish - Fish Division Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Non Benefit Position State of Wyoming

13 office location, and also provides the potential for a hybrid/remote work arrangement within California. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Work Prepare high quality technical studies and environmental documents, including Biological Resource backssments, biological CEQA/NEPA analyses, Jurisdictional Delineations, and permit application packages Identify optimal permitting pathways for complex projects, and develop required technical studies and application materials Conduct stream/wetland delineations and other fieldwork necessary to complete biological documentation for projects Travel (with overnight stays) when needed Project Management Oversee complex biological permitting

projects (e.

g. Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, others) Manage and complete moderate to large sized projects and major tasks of larger projects in a largely unsupervised manner Coordinate and track assignments, scopes, schedules budgets and deliverables Serve as Rincon’s primary Project point of contact for the client and regulatory agencies Provide technical direction to staff and subcontractors Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules Business Development Client outreach Proposal writing and development of cost and schedule estimates Client interviews Presentations This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following: A minimum of 6 years

of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above three areas (Technical Work, Project Management, and Business Development) BS or MS in Biology or equivalent from an accredited university or college; or Ph D in Biology or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience Demonstration of past/current success in supervising employees, being solution-oriented, and fostering positive relationship with staff, clients, agencies and subconsultants Demonstrated experience with: Biological resource backssments (CEQA/NEPA) Botanical surveys Wildlife species surveys Wetland delineations & jurisdictional determinations CRAM backssments Regulatory permitting Regulatory compliance oversight and monitoring Restoration planning, habitat management, mitigation monitoring Utility / energy / water / transportation projects Rincon Consultants, Inc.

is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $84,000-$138,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Total Rewards Package Includes: HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options Three Weeks’ Vacation accrued in the first year 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan 2x/Year Bonus Opportunities Paid Sick Leave Eight Paid Holidays Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance Dental, vision, prescription drug Supplemental life insurance Volunteer Pay for a Day Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance Professional Development Mentoring Patagonia Merchandise Partnership And much more!

All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants.

Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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