Biological Science Technician

Summary

Responsibilities

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Develops and prepares study plans using scientific hypotheses, attending to all resulting technical and administrative concerns. Assists in the preparation of scientific briefing papers, reports, and newsletters by searching, selecting, reading, and compiling scientific information for use in documents. Makes arrangements for national scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars, and planning sessions in support of the development and maintenance of national PPQ programs. Assists in implementing and maintaining a system to manage biological research and technology development programs including work plan schedules, milestones, and deadlines. Assists Director's office personnel in issuance of newsletters, providing printouts from project tracking databases, and preparing presentation materials for seminars and meetings.