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From: "Armstrong, Brandon (EGLE)" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, April 29, 2019 at 3:14 PM To: "Murphy, Cheryl" <[log in to unmask]>, Jim Schneider <[log in to unmask]> Subject: fyi: Student Trainee position Student Trainee (Biology) - GS-0499-2/3 - (CI-JM) Location: Lansing, Michigan https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/531771800<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.usajobs.gov-252FGetJob-252FViewDetails-252F531771800-26data-3D02-257C01-257Carmstrongb5-2540michigan.gov-257Cbc2f440ee68e42fd02ba08d6ccd65e63-257Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1-257C0-257C0-257C636921618412825779-26sdata-3DIZS-252BeKYpyVWJ2D5phZqUSP2IWMYGRoGlS806c345kG4-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=Znw7vQJ85zwmeBWJKUyE3A&m=z7iPJ1PbdeU5hOs1UZ4B03F3GWeWVPk070QyiSfcXgU&s=RZK0pj10u4wUI1gS6lYiZFi-OtV8FSxIfYIwcRceKig&e=> ยท Open & closing dates 04/29/2019 to 05/10/2019 The USGS UPPER MIDWEST WATER SCIENCE CENTER<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.usgs.gov-252Fcenters-252Fwisconsin-2Dwater-2Dscience-2Dcenter-26data-3D02-257C01-257Carmstrongb5-2540michigan.gov-257Cbc2f440ee68e42fd02ba08d6ccd65e63-257Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1-257C0-257C0-257C636921618412835788-26sdata-3DGd2o2gpqFgnHf2YLNAji445tyVzItGXattyfjQ-252BuMW0-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=Znw7vQJ85zwmeBWJKUyE3A&m=z7iPJ1PbdeU5hOs1UZ4B03F3GWeWVPk070QyiSfcXgU&s=lBvGMwNodDemKkNWe6JjMMDruGzMm1bjafglnQ-zbY4&e=>, located in Lansing, MI is seeking an associate, undergraduate level student working towards a degree in Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Science, or other area of Natural Resources to gain practical experience in good laboratory practice, supporting research studies, and operating field and lab equipment. As a Student Trainee (Biology) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of a Biologist. Duties include: --Assists in collecting, sorting and organizing samples. Performs simple and repetitive duties in support of a research study. --Follows instructions in performing laboratory duties such as cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing glassware and other laboratory equipment. Maintains general order and cleanliness of the laboratory. --Measures and makes laboratory solutions. Operates pH meter, spectrophotometer, electronic balance to determine chemical and physical characteristics of compounds and solutions. Records data. --Follows standard operating procedures to determine the species, density and distribution of microbial populations. --Operate a government vehicle on a regular basis. Physical Demands Work requires some physical exertion such as standing for long periods of time, walking, stooping, bending, and carrying light loads. Work Environment The work environment varies from laboratory setting to field sites. The work involves moderate risks, discomfort, and unpleasantness such as high noise levels, chemical, deep freezers, etc.