Dairy Scientist
As the Dairy Scientist in this position, you will:
Performing laboratory analysis of milk for fat, protein, lactose, and solids and somatic cell count of raw milk by infrared and wet chemical techniques Using ether extraction, Kjeldahl analysis, enzymatic lactose assay, and direct microscopic counts to determine milk content. Analyzing data using spreadsheet and graphical analysis to produce test reports. Interacting with dairy industry representatives via telephone and written correspondence to coordinate dairy testing. Implementing new dairy testing methods to improve process. Maintaining dairy lab equipment. Monitoring dairy laboratory testing. NOTE:
This position falls under pay bands MA 10-22. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA-10-22 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a physical or life science with at least 15 semester hours in chemistry, microbiology, or dairy and food related sciences AND at least 6 semester hours of mathematics or physics. OR Have the appropriate semester hours described above for the position and experience that, when combined with education, would equal a 4-year course of study. The experience must equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at the grade level to which appointed. Professional Experience Qualification Requirements:
The basic requirement above will qualify applicants at the MA-10-12 paybands. In addition to the above-stated basic requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-13 payband and above, applicants must have had either professional experience or graduate education (or an equivalent combination of both). The candidate must have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA-13 to MA-17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled, or the candidate must have half a year of full-time graduate education for each grade from MA-13 to MA-17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled. This experience or education must have equipped the candidate with the necessary knowledge and ability to fully perform the work of the position being filled. Required professional experience is as follows:
(1) Performing laboratory analysis of milk for fat, protein, lactose, and solids and somatic cell count of raw milk by infrared and wet chemical techniques; (2) Using ether extraction, Kjeldahl analysis, enzymatic lactose assay, and/or direct microscopic counts to determine milk content; AND (3) Analyzing data using spreadsheet and graphical analysis to produce test reports. This experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility to Federal service or obtained either in private or public sectors. There is no substitution of education for experience beyond the MA-17 grade level. Part-time or unpaid
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Volunteer or unpaid
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performing laboratory analysis of milk for fat, protein, lactose, and solids and somatic cell count of raw milk by infrared and wet chemical techniques Using ether extraction, Kjeldahl analysis, enzymatic lactose assay, and direct microscopic counts to determine milk content. Analyzing data using spreadsheet and graphical analysis to produce test reports. Interacting with dairy industry representatives via telephone and written correspondence to coordinate dairy testing. Implementing new dairy testing methods to improve process. Maintaining dairy lab equipment. Monitoring dairy laboratory testing. NOTE:
This position falls under pay bands MA 10-22. Selectee's pay will be set between the MA-10-22 pay bands based on years of education and/or experience. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a physical or life science with at least 15 semester hours in chemistry, microbiology, or dairy and food related sciences AND at least 6 semester hours of mathematics or physics. OR Have the appropriate semester hours described above for the position and experience that, when combined with education, would equal a 4-year course of study. The experience must equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at the grade level to which appointed. Professional Experience Qualification Requirements:
The basic requirement above will qualify applicants at the MA-10-12 paybands. In addition to the above-stated basic requirement, in order to qualify at the MA-13 payband and above, applicants must have had either professional experience or graduate education (or an equivalent combination of both). The candidate must have six months of professional experience for each grade from MA-13 to MA-17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled, or the candidate must have half a year of full-time graduate education for each grade from MA-13 to MA-17 in a field directly related to the position to be filled. This experience or education must have equipped the candidate with the necessary knowledge and ability to fully perform the work of the position being filled. Required professional experience is as follows:
(1) Performing laboratory analysis of milk for fat, protein, lactose, and solids and somatic cell count of raw milk by infrared and wet chemical techniques; (2) Using ether extraction, Kjeldahl analysis, enzymatic lactose assay, and/or direct microscopic counts to determine milk content; AND (3) Analyzing data using spreadsheet and graphical analysis to produce test reports. This experience must be comparable in scope and responsibility to Federal service or obtained either in private or public sectors. There is no substitution of education for experience beyond the MA-17 grade level. Part-time or unpaid
Experience:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Volunteer or unpaid
Experience:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
1910 Quality Assurance - Salary Range:
$39,594 to $145,766 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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