Careers

Education and background for employment

The FCR Unit's current research focuses on biology and biochemistry. Typical areas of specialization include microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, protein chemistry, and immunochemistry. Research Scientists have a PhD in one of these fields. Technicians have master or bachelor level college diplomas. We also employ full-time and part-time animal handlers and clerical staff. And we often hire students, especially for part-time work, summer jobs, and internships. Like all US Federal agencies, we are an Equal Opportunity employer, and citizenship requirements apply.

Posted job opportunities generally include requirements for specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). These are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the respective job. Applicants should pay close attention to these factors, and applications should directly support personal qualifications relating to each factor. Also please clearly indicate citizenship status on job applications.

Employment opportunities

Check back here occasionally for additional job announcements and to track vacancies as they are officially opened, announced, and advertised.

Opening Soon:

Biological Science Laboratory Technician, GS-5/6/7 (anticipated opening summer/fall 2009). Cytology lab.

Location, Location, Location

The San Francisco Bay area of California is a lovely place to live and work.

And the town of Albany is especially nice, with nearby UC Berkeley and the city of Berkeley.

ARS Careers

ARS is the principal in-house research agency within the US Department of Agriculture, with over 100 research locations throughout the United States and in several countries. To learn more about careers with other ARS research locations, visit the ARS Careers website: http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers. 

You can also learn more about careers with all Federal agencies by using the Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS website: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.