Total 275 Others level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in US - California - South San Francisco

• Develops the techniques and tools necessary for science investigations, e.g., computer codes, sensors and other instrumentation and devices used in experiments.
• Facilitates the development of technologies to enable astrophysics research.
• Conducts development of data reduction pipelines and underlying algorithms, data analysis tools, and the delivery of scientific data products.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Obtains research data through the use of instruments aboard aircraft, balloons, rockets, spacecraft, and satellites.
• Documents and communicates findings through written papers and publications.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

The typical seasonal period for Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park is May-November. Anticipated Enter on Duty date would be May/June.

Major Duties:

• removes nonnative fish from alpine lakes;
• completes visual encounter surveys for amphibians and reptiles;
• sets, cleans and repairs gill nets;
• electro-fishes in streams;
• conducts fish, amphibian, and reptile surveys;
• collects field data;
• kills nonnative fish; handles dead fish;
• follows detailed protocols;
• records environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation;
• provides an overview of the project to park visitors.
• and occasionally assists with research projects.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Lead team using technical approaches, policies, effective communication, and teamwork to achieve objectives and maintain effective relationships. Adapt to changing needs and consider complex cross-organizational implications when resolving issues.
• Direct airworthiness assessment of vehicles, operations, or processes, evaluate in-house and contract proposals of flight systems, and provide engineering dispositions. Act as primary operations interface with test teams or external partners.
• Assess and implement civil, military, international, manufacturer and NASA standards and requirements to ensure airworthiness of flight vehicles and/or mission success to meet research goals.
• Develop effective operational plans for small, moderate, and complex projects including scope definition, requirements and verification, schedule, cost and resource estimation and allocation for all project phase activities.
• Determine system performance and interface requirements to meet technical and safety objectives. Prepare risk assessments, and verify mitigation implementation through inspection, test, analysis, etc., to develop recommendations and resolve issues.
• Prepare complex integration plans and procedures for air and ground vehicles and infrastructure. Acquire and/or confirm integration readiness of equipment to ensure product support documentation and configuration management.
• Lead development and management of concept of operations, test plan and test cards. Manage command and control activities according to mission objectives including real-time decision-making and problem resolution during mission critical operations.
• Report ground and/or flight research results, and develop and deliver technical results/briefs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Conceives, plans, coordinates, conducts, and publishes results of research within the assigned project under the broad area of food safety in vegetable production in CEA and open fields.
• Designs and implements detection systems and strategies to effectively combat and or mitigate potential food borne microbes during vegetable crop production and processing in CEA and open fields
• Works independently and cooperatively with scientists from other disciplines including horticulture, genetics, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural engineering, food quality, and molecular biology
• Develops research efforts with cooperators in the public and private sectors.

• The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Individually, or as a crewmember, performs complex tasks in carrying out recurring wildlife-related projects, such as assisting in developing sampling methods or collecting field data.
• May collect field data on wildlife and vegetation for use by others in developing a variety of maps, management plans, and environmental analysis reports.
• Performs a variety of recurring duties in the assigned area. Schedules, organizes, and executes field wildlife projects for detecting identifying and evaluating habitat management.
• Using prescribed procedures, the technician resolves regular and recurring problems concerning wildlife project plans for habitat management.
• Collects, complies, and summarizes the data that is obtained on wildlife habitat and vegetation for preparation of wildlife species, range allotment, deer herd, and other maps and management plans.
• Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from aerial and ground surveys to determine vegetation types; conducts routine analyses.
• Provides the biological and vegetation data from records and fieldwork to professional personnel after checking it.
• Developing explanations for unusually high or low figures or figures that seem inconsistent to determine past wildlife and livestock use.
• Collects data for big game, upland game, raptors, small mammals, and threatened and endangered species.
• Subsequently, assists with development of reports after higher graded employees have refined and verified the data and analyzed the results.
• Ensures that a sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times by ordering an adequate supply from commercial sources or preparing a variety of specialized solutions or reagents.
• Using established procedures, calibrates, controls, and maintains a variety of instrumentation, laboratory, and field equipment.
• When calibration falls outside acceptable limits, incumbent uses independent judgment in adjusting either the procedure or the mechanical device used in the determination to bring the procedures into good quality control.
• Keeps accurate records and reports on the full range of research activities. Collects and performs a preliminary analysis of biological and physical data, including the inventory of habitat conditions and the needs and population of wildlife.
• Tabulates and orders acquired field data prior to computer analysis. Computes and summarizes data and prepares charts, graphs, and figures for data analysis and public presentation.
• Works with project collaborators and stakeholders in order to ensure cooperation, research integrity, and the achievement of agency objectives.

• Collects biological and vegetation specimens and samples. Is responsible for the accumulation, coding, transcription, and processing of information; edits and corrects records; and provides quality control of automatic data processing entries.
• Tabulates results and prepares graphs and charts according to instructions. Assists in the design of new plant projects.
• Lays out experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of forest areas.
• Compiles and summarizes the vegetation types obtained from aerial and ground surveys including forest health monitoring, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
• Participates and conducts a variety of field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Collects data for use in habitat and species condition analyses.
• Collects survey/inventory data to determine species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting the vigor/extent of the species and their habitat. Keeps records of all data and produces maps of survey areas.
• Lays out monitoring plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from surveys, inventories, biological evaluations, and monitoring. Uses computer systems and associated software for recording, organizing, storing, and analyzing data.
• Performs native plant, pollinators, and phenology surveys.
• Carries out pollinator habitat enhancement, tends restoration gardens and other ecological restoration duties such as planting, seed collection and cleaning, weeding, irrigation of past plantings, or native plant nursery work.
• Performs the full range of standard technical assignments consisting of a variety of tasks involving invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Assignments involve the performance of a series of basic related technical tasks, which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine.
• May also perform a variety of nonstandard tasks related to invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring.
• Identifies invasive non-native plants using various field guides or botanical keys, surveys for target plants, collects and assesses data on infestation location and status, and treats invasive plant infestations.
• Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling, or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standard control methods.
• Collects and records data related to infestation location and status. Responsible for ensuring that data related to invasive non-native plant treatments is recorded accurately and legibly, and according to specific protocols.
• Performs highly physical labor and daily hiking often to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
• Uses global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or compass in navigation. A portion of time may be dedicated to data entry and other duties in a laboratory or office setting.
• Applies herbicides using backpack sprayers or other equipment on a regular basis according to specific guidelines. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Gathers data on such things as temperature, humidity, soil characteristics, precipitation, growth and mortality, cover types, species diameters, height and age of trees, shrub and ground cover vegetation.
• Gathers data on such things as characteristics, and amount and type of recreational use.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Independently, or as part of a team, participates in procedural fisheries and/or wildlife related assignments where methods and techniques are well established.
• Makes browse surveys; takes and records measurements such as identifying species, etc.; identifies and measures species and conditions; delineates wildlife or fisheries habitat types on topographic maps; and, identifies habitat condition.
• Maintains records of investigations and trail data as requested by the team leader or supervisor.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure assigned are completed; and information is developed.
• The supervisor or team leader makes sure the methods used in securing and verifying data are acceptable; and that use of guidelines are technically-accurate and in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Assists in the attainment of field data by calculating and recording relevant biological information irregular to the specific assignment.
• Formulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use. Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens.
• Makes fish counts, and traps fry and fingerlings using such methods as baited minnow traps.
• Identifies and measures species, recording numbers, lengths, weights etc.
• takes scale samples, notes environmental factors prejudicial to fish habitat such as log jams and silting, and recommends corrective action; and independently determines count sites on assigned streams.
• Performs wildlife and/or fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails.
• Inventories of nesting structures; construction and installation of woody structures for streams, rivers, and lakes.
• Planting of areas for establishment of more desirable food or cover; installation and maintenance of nesting boxes; establishment of food plots, etc.
• Conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer.
• Summarizes data obtained from field collections and, under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Manages data and prepares reports.
• Conducts routine procedural tests using well-established work methods and techniques. Summarizes data obtained from field collections using prescribed statistical procedures.
• Under supervision, prepares data summaries in proper format. Assists higher-graded technicians with the operation of more sophisticated equipment or systems.
• Does not interpret the results, but is responsible for noticing obvious deviations so that tests may be repeated or other checks made.

• The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Frequently, there is an integrated approach to address resource management issues, where the incumbent works as a member of a team to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives.
• Individually, or as part of a team, performs established wildlife-related assignments.
• Assignments involve constructing or completing habitat project work such as: watershed development, fencing, or clearing areas to establish food that is more desirable or cover habitat.
• For example, assesses habitat environments, requirements, and inhabitants of wildlife; collects and accumulates data through a variety of techniques; examines information, and develops reports of results with suitable recommendations.
• Collects facts for development of wildlife management plans and coordination of wildlife needs for environmental analysis reports.
• Incumbent supports avian community studies. Conducts field surveys of birds requiring specialized experience identifying birds by sight or sound. Performs assignments which involve sampling forest vegetation using dbh tape and clinometer.
• Collects data following a prescribed protocol. Identifies multiple species by sight or sound. May assist in capture and banding birds. Navigates on public and private road systems without direct supervision.
• Locates off-road study sites using compass, topographic maps and/or GPS unit. Records field data in a legible manner. Enters field data onto a computer database. May assist in proofing and editing data forms and databases.
• Maintains field equipment and vehicles in good working condition. As required, camps at remote locations on National Forest land.
• Performs complicated test following standard procedures for the full range of support work in the wildlife management program.
• Assignments involve collecting and analyzing; developing reports on the characteristics and quality of the samples of the field test; and developing accurate records and making presentation of findings.

• The work performed is passive, remote sensing/monitoring with little or no animal handling.
• Work involves hiking through the woods and deploying and retrieving cameras and audio recorders, with very limited opportunity to directly observe or handle animals.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Independently, or as part of a team, conducts surveys of game and non-game wildlife species and plant species; counts, sorts, identifies species, and performs measurements.
• Records data manually and electronically using a Global Positioning System unit and computer. Summarizes and analyzes data obtained from field collections; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations.
• Assembles information for the development of plans and coordination of resource information for analytical reports. Uses topographic maps, aerial photos, compass, Global Positioning System devices, photographs, etc. for navigation.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment such as chainsaw, brush saw, four-by-four drive vehicles, mower deck, all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) or utility-terrain-vehicles (UTVs), and motorboat.
• Individually or as a crewmember conducts fisheries projects requiring adaptation of procedural guides. Measures amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; samples and makes qualitative analysis of aquatic insects.
• Determines pool/riffle rations through observation; and measures and records discharge volumes through interpolation. Uses a variety of tools, takes bottom gravel samples, and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc.
• Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports. Drafts maps or survey areas.
• On an individual basis, or as part of a team, performs wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement projects such as maintenance of wildlife openings and trails, inventories of nesting structures, wildlife openings, and trails.
• Construction and installation of woody structure to streams, rivers, and lakes, planting of areas for establishing more desirable food or cover, installation and maintenance of nesting boxes, establishment of food plots, etc.
• Performs analysis of sediment and water quality samples. Schedules, services, calibrate repairs, and installs sampling instrumentation. Collects data from field recording instruments and makes on-site measurements of study area conditions.
• Is fully responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.