BIOLOGIST I
Little Rock, AR, US, 72205
Position Number: 22094785
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $58,700
Lab Services
Hiring Authority
1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501/823-1735
Email: nilima.renukdas@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
Job Series: Biologists – Career Path
Classification: Biologist I
Class Code: SBI01P
Pay Grade: SPC01
Salary Range: $58,700 - $86,876
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certifications
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience handling animal bodily fluids, tissues, microbiological cultures, and agricultural samples treat with pesticides
- Familiarity with cell culture maintenance and PCR techniques preferred
- Aquaculture laboratory experience, including fish necropsies and related procedures, is highly desirable
- Minimum of one year working within a formal quality management system, including authoring, revising controlled documents, and conducting root cause/corrective action analyses
- Commitment to wearing personal protective equipment and meeting fit-testing requirements is essential
- Rabies vaccination and documented titer maintenance may be required
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain speed and efficiency in a dynamic lab enviroment
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock