Laboratory Worker

Summary

As a Laboratory Worker at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would be filling a critical role in support of the nation's New World Screwworm response activities. This position is part of the Skilled Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information.

Duties

• •The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• •Assemble, disassemble, clean and reassemble various instruments and equipment of varying complexity.
• •Provides the necessary equipment for each laboratory test.
• •Prepares routine statistical reports for the Technical Operations Supervisor and the Dispersal Center Manager.
• •Maintains a quarterly inventory of departmental equipment and tracks weekly consumption.
• •Orders supplies, materials, and other items.
• •Performs quality assurance tests and record-keeping including daily, quarterly and annual calibration checks on critical equipment.
• •Follow all safety instructions, policies, and procedures; monitor the work area for safety hazards and report concerns promptly.
• •Submit detailed reports on special tests and assigned projects.

Qualifications

First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have laborer experience, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.