Microbiologist
For some advertisements, the Food & Drug Administration receives hundreds, even thousands, of applications from job-seekers. Because of this high level of interest in positions with the FDA, the agency reserves the option of setting an application number limit. When an application limit is set, USAJOBS will close the vacancy at 11:
59 pm Eastern Time on either:
(A) the day the limit is reached, -OR- (B) the pre-defined closing date of 09/15/2020, whichever comes first. If the limit is reached before 11:
59 pm ET, all applications in excess of the limit will continue to be accepted until 11:
59 pm ET. The application limit, if applicable, for this advertisement is:
200 For more information about announcement closing, see:
https:
//www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/expiration/ The position of Microbiologist falls under the 0403 occupational series. To qualify for this position at grade GS-7, you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements A. Bachelor's or higher degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications Specialized Experience. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that includes
Experience:
gathering and performing scientific analyses of scientific data; preparing reports on scientific/technical study findings and using various laboratory instruments and computer systems. OR 1 year of graduate-level education OR Superior academic achievement All qualification requirements must be met by 11:
59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/15/2020. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. You may be asked to provide additional information at a later time. All interview requests and selection decisions are at the full discretion of the hiring office. NOTE:
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date . To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https:
//my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
59 pm Eastern Time on either:
(A) the day the limit is reached, -OR- (B) the pre-defined closing date of 09/15/2020, whichever comes first. If the limit is reached before 11:
59 pm ET, all applications in excess of the limit will continue to be accepted until 11:
59 pm ET. The application limit, if applicable, for this advertisement is:
200 For more information about announcement closing, see:
https:
//www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/expiration/ The position of Microbiologist falls under the 0403 occupational series. To qualify for this position at grade GS-7, you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements A. Bachelor's or higher degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE:
Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications Specialized Experience. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that includes
Experience:
gathering and performing scientific analyses of scientific data; preparing reports on scientific/technical study findings and using various laboratory instruments and computer systems. OR 1 year of graduate-level education OR Superior academic achievement All qualification requirements must be met by 11:
59 pm (Eastern Time) on 09/15/2020. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process. You may be asked to provide additional information at a later time. All interview requests and selection decisions are at the full discretion of the hiring office. NOTE:
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date . To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https:
//my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
- Department:
0403 Microbiology - Salary Range:
$37,301 to $48,488 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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