Summary This position is located in the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area in Manhattan, KS. In this position, the incumbent will support the work of a Category 1 Scientist within a research program focused on foreign animal disease research and vaccinology. Responsibilities Performs a range of experiments which are designed to provide answers for the specific research problem areas. Performs tests and analyses by applying established analytical methods and procedures or by operating an automated analytical. Reviews pertinent scientific literature and selects methods and procedures most appropriate for the research goals. Maintains equipment and instrumentation in top working condition, performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs, and promptly reporting signs of malfunction or need for major repairs. Prepares results of findings from experiments conducted, including initial interpretation of significance to the overall pro...