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Biologist (Biotechnology Specialist), GS-401-11
Announcement Number: FP-06-04

Position Opening Date: Apr 7, 2005

Position Closing Date: Open until filled.

Area of Consideration: All Qualified Individuals

Description of Duties
The Fellow will identify and investigate new and emerging issues and developments in the field of biotechnology (e.g. cloned animals, xeno transplants, and "no-takes" from genetic experiments) that potentially impact meat, poultry, and egg products intended for human consumption. Together with senior scientists, the Fellow will develop and evaluate strategies for assessing the impact of biotechnology on meat, poultry and egg products. Will provide expert technical advice to key decision-makers, addressing such issues as the impact of genetic modification on the identification of species; cloned animals, xeno transplants, biopharm animals; and animals subjected to biotechnological experimentation.

Qualification Requirements
  • Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or other allied sciences such as animal physiology, genetics, zoology and microbiology.
  • Specialized knowledge or education in the field of biotechnology is required.
  • Note: Candidates must have received their doctoral degree within the last 3 years.

Promotion Potential
GS-13, future promotion depends on incumbent's demonstrated performance and ability to assume additional responsibility.

Location
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of Policy, Program & Employee Development
New Technology Staff
Washington, DC

Contacts
Application and Human Resources Information:
Patricia Garrett, Human Resources Specialist
(202) 720-6617

Food Safety Fellows Information:
David Zeitz, DVM, Fellows
(202) 720-4929

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


Last Modified: February 21, 2008

 

 

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