USDA Forest Service · Wisconsin · posted 5 days ago
Position: 6 month, full-time molecular genetics and aquatics lab tech Pay: GS-7 level (Pay starts at $24.18/hr) Located in: Rhinelander, WI USDA Forest Service Research & Development Northern Research Station - Rhinelander, WI Unit Application open: 9/25/2026 - 10/05/2026 Start date: Winter 2026/2027 (please apply if interested and reach out for specifics of start date) Apply via USAJobs and select Location as Rhinelander, WI. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886148100 Job title will come up as: Forestry Technician (Recreation, Timber, Range) This position is part of a large, batch hire across USDA Forest Service Research & Development and is listed under the general job description for a Forestry Tech. Please address the job duties/qualifications listed for the position on USAJobs in your application to satisfy HR. For the Rhinelander location, the person in this position will work with multiple Unit scientists and science support staff to conduct laboratory work that involves molecular genetic techniques and culture maintenance of zooplankton and phytoplankton communities to support experiments to study aquatic ecosystem health, process, and function in relation to active forest management. Ideal candidate will be highly detail oriented, have a can-do attitude, be open to constructive feedback, and have experience with some or all of the following: working in labs where eliminating sample contamination is paramount, DNA extractions, DNA quantification, running gels, qPCR, PCR, aspects of (zooplankton and phytoplankton) culture maintenance and growth, microscope use with zooplankton and phytoplankton, careful collection, handling, and analysis of data. Reach out with questions! (rachel.toczydlowski@usda.gov)
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