Microbiologist
This position may be filled as a GS-5/7/9/11 multi-grade career ladder with a full performance level of GS-12. If position is filled at a developmental grade level, assignments will be of a more limited scope, performed with less independence, and may reflect limited complexity and personal contacts. At developmental levels, selectee will be acquiring the background necessary to function at the full performance level. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized
Experience:
In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you will need to have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level. This experience may be gained under GS, PHHRS, another pay band system, or any combination of GS, pay band, or other experience. To qualify at the GS-5:
Applicants who meet the basic education requirements are fully qualified for the GS-5. To qualify at the GS-7:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in a food microbiology laboratory performing microbial analyses. OR Superior Academic Achievement. OR One full year of related graduate level education in microbiology OR A combination of graduate education and appropriate experience may be used to substitute for specialized experience in order to qualify at GS-7. To qualify at the GS-9:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in food microbiologist or experience as a microbiologist analyzing a wide variety of food products. Specialized experience requirements include:
Experience in using standard quality systems; AND Experience in developing and modifying analytical methods; AND Experience planning and conducting microbiological analyses to solve complex scientific and technical problems; AND Experience in interpreting findings. OR Two full years of directly related (microbiology) graduate education OR A master's degree in an appropriate specialty in microbiology may be used to substitute for specialized experience in order to qualify at GS-9. OR A combination of graduate education and appropriate experience may be used to substitute for specialized experience to qualify at GS-9. To qualify at the GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in food microbiology or experience as a microbiologist analyzing a wide variety of food products. Specialized experience requirements include:
Experience using standard quality systems; AND Experience developing and modifying analytical methods; AND Experience planning and conducting microbiological analyses to solve complex scientific and technical problems; AND Experience interpreting findings; AND Experience in writing protocols and laboratory communications. OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in microbiology OR A related PhD in microbiology may be substituted for experience to qualify at GS-11. OR Combinations of higher level education and appropriate experience may also be qualifying. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
0403-Microbiology Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
In order to meet the specialized experience requirement, you will need to have completed 52 weeks of progressively responsible specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level. This experience may be gained under GS, PHHRS, another pay band system, or any combination of GS, pay band, or other experience. To qualify at the GS-5:
Applicants who meet the basic education requirements are fully qualified for the GS-5. To qualify at the GS-7:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in a food microbiology laboratory performing microbial analyses. OR Superior Academic Achievement. OR One full year of related graduate level education in microbiology OR A combination of graduate education and appropriate experience may be used to substitute for specialized experience in order to qualify at GS-7. To qualify at the GS-9:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in food microbiologist or experience as a microbiologist analyzing a wide variety of food products. Specialized experience requirements include:
Experience in using standard quality systems; AND Experience in developing and modifying analytical methods; AND Experience planning and conducting microbiological analyses to solve complex scientific and technical problems; AND Experience in interpreting findings. OR Two full years of directly related (microbiology) graduate education OR A master's degree in an appropriate specialty in microbiology may be used to substitute for specialized experience in order to qualify at GS-9. OR A combination of graduate education and appropriate experience may be used to substitute for specialized experience to qualify at GS-9. To qualify at the GS-11:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience in food microbiology or experience as a microbiologist analyzing a wide variety of food products. Specialized experience requirements include:
Experience using standard quality systems; AND Experience developing and modifying analytical methods; AND Experience planning and conducting microbiological analyses to solve complex scientific and technical problems; AND Experience interpreting findings; AND Experience in writing protocols and laboratory communications. OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in microbiology OR A related PhD in microbiology may be substituted for experience to qualify at GS-11. OR Combinations of higher level education and appropriate experience may also be qualifying. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
0403-Microbiology Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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0403 Microbiology - Salary Range:
$33,949 to $96,978 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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