Total 4 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Orlando, Florida

• You will implement laboratory operations, procedures, and safety requirements.
• You will review and process data for forensic drug testing.
• You will assure that the work assignments are carried out by balancing workload, making adjustments in workflow, instructing in tasks and techniques and provide on the job training.
• You will generate initial testing reports and provide technical review of all initial and re-screen immunoassay data.
• You will with the supervisor determine course of action for failed batches and controls.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Four positions are anticipated to be filled from this Job Opportunity Announcement:

• One position will be filled at the GS 05 grade level, with an annual salary range of $42,151 - $54,793 per year.
• One position will be filled at the GS 06 grade level, with an annual salary range of $46,987 - $61,085 per year.
• One position will be filled at the GS 07 grade level, with an annual salary range of $52,214 - $67,880 per year.
• One position will be filled at the GS 08 grade level, with an annual salary range of $57,824 - $75,170 per year.

Each position is being filled at the full performance level, therefore there is no promotion potential associated with any of these positions.

These positions are duty stationed at Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO) which is located 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The park is 101 square miles of mostly ocean with a sub-tropical coral reef system. There are currently 7 small keys that make up less than 0.2% of the park area. These keys are home to a variety of nesting seabirds including: sooty terns, brown noddys, magnificent frigatebirds, and masked boobies. The keys are also hosts for several hundred loggerhead and green sea turtle nests each year. The marine part of the park consists of a large variety of coral reefs, which have been severely impacted by warm ocean temperatures and coral diseases over the past several years. The Natural Resources program will be focused on monitoring how the loss of coral effects the ecosystem and whether restoration projects can help preserve and enhance the ecosystem and the populations that rely on it.

Work will include a mixture of terrestrial and marine focused duties. Which will include conducting monitoring studies for seabirds and sea turtles, invasive species management, marine surveys (coral, fish, benthic invertebrates, seagrass, etc...), and restoration projects. Work priorities can shift rapidly due to the remote nature of the park, weather patterns, and logistical difficulties, so being flexible is vital to these positions.

While on duty employees typically stay at Garden Key, a remote 16-acre island with few services. The island does have employee housing, a small recreation room, and limited Starlink internet. Employee housing at Garden Key is in small or shared apartments with other employees. Housing units have running water, air-conditioning, and small kitchens. There are no grocery stores, banks, etc... available on the island. Employees must travel to Key West to access most services. Creating a work-life balance while living at a worksite for up to two weeks, with limited to no services can be challenging. Available recreational activities include: snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, fishing, sailing, birding, and other outdoor pursuits.

For more information about Dry Tortugas National Park please visit Dry Tortugas National Park (U.S. National Park Service). Information about the city of Key West can be found at Key West, FL | Official Website.

Starting at $42,151 Per Year (GS 5-8)

The Research Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing individuals to determine their qualification for inclusion in research protocols, responsible for understanding the regulatory guidelines that guide the conduct of research. Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions, but not limited to:

• Responsible for providing local-level research to support facility research.
• Demonstrates professionalism by building, supporting, and creating alignments for data management best practices, research initiatives, and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Investigate any research discrepancies in a timely manner and present findings to management.
• Responsible for screening patients for inclusion in studies, documenting this assessment, providing information relevant to the study, and obtaining informed consent.
• Follows established performance metrics and works with other staff members to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
• Meets the needs of the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver, and/or significant other, the Veteran's representative, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers while supporting VA missions.
• Communicates and treats the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and/or significant other, the Veteran representatives, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides the Veteran's family, caregiver, and/or significant other, the Veteran's representative, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers with consistent information according to established.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with any consumer group appropriately and in a constructive manner.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (20 hours)
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $73,143 Per Year (AD 00)

-Performs complete studies of limited scope or portions of larger projects, modifying/adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.
-Utilizes scientific inquiry in the development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned projects, studies, or problems.
-Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance. Performs studies/evaluations on an individual basis or as a team member responsible for completing defined portions of an overall work effort.
-Attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
-Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)