National Experienced Workforce Solutions is looking for Research Technician 17 (Onsite) in Morris, MN. This local job opportunity with ID 3662833187 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

Research Technician 17 (Onsite)
ID:
ARS-MWA-025
Location:
Morris
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$25.00
Hours/Week:
20
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled. Flexible scheduling available.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in field and/or laboratory research or BA/BS degree in Biological, Agricultural, or Natural Sciences. OR BA/BS Degree in Biological or Natural Sciences

• Experience with plant and soil data and sample collection, and processing; experience in agricultural field research plot maintenance; experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Duties:

This role provides support associated with agricultural research carried out at the location. Key responsibilities include performing technical duties associated with field and laboratory processes, processing research samples, collecting and maintaining accurate records of data and reporting progress on all activities.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Processes research samples; field research plot maintenance; performs other required technical support duties. Keeps daily record of activities. 50%
• Maintains integrity of plot maintenance, sample processing and accurately reports data through data entry and quality control. 30%
• Reports on progress and processing results to monitor as required. 20%

Other:

• Health and Safety Considerations: -Health and Safety Considerations: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify training requirements and provide training to the enrollee on their first day in the workplace.-Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.-Safety Gear Use: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace for PPE such as lab coat, safety glasses, gloves as needed.
• Required Safety Gear: PPE such as lab coat, safety glasses, gloves as needed.
• Physical requirements: Work may require standing for long periods of time. Field activities may require working under high heat and humidity conditions. Ability to lift over 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.