Employment at the Northern Great Plains  Research Laboratory

The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) is a research unit of the Agricultural Research Service and United States Department of Agriculture.  NGPRL employs approximately 35 full time permanent employees and a varying number of student employees depending on the time of year (field season, etc.).

Many disciplines relating to agriculture and agricultural production are represented at NGPRL. Soil Science, Rangeland Science, Plant Pathology, Microbiology and Livestock Science are some areas of research performed at our laboratory.

NGPRL has a strong commitment to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.  The Northern Plains Area EEO/Diversity policy statement provides details on our policies and commitment.

NGPRL will always accept applications for student employment.  Simply fill out the following forms and send or drop them off at our laboratory.

OF612 - Application for Federal Employment

OF306 - Declaration for Federal Employment

Also, request that your college send a certified copy of your transcripts to:

USDA-ARS, NGPRL
P.O. Box 459
Mandan, ND 58554

For more information on student employment or careers with NGPRL call 701-663-6445.

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Employment Opportunities with the Federal Government:

ARS Careers website:  http://www.ars.usda.gov/Careers/Careers.htm

US Dept. of Agriculture Vacancy Page:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/index.htm

All Federal Jobs website:  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/