Research Materials Engineer/Chemist

Research Materials Engineer/Chemist
GS-0806/1320-12/13
Salary Range of $86,962 to $134,435

Announcement Open: August 26, 2024 to September 24, 2024

The incumbent serves as a Research Materials Engineer/Chemist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Plant Polymer Research Unit in Peoria, IL. The Research Unit conducts basic and applied research to enable new, high-value applications for plant-derived polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lignin, to support the U.S. agricultural economy and societies’ need for more environmentally friendly products. The incumbent conducts research to enable the use of agricultural polymers in composites to provide both biodegradable and non-biodegradable bioplastics/biocomposites. The incumbent will develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing ARS research programs and to enable commercialization of new bioplastics/biocomposites and other green technologies to meet technology transfer objectives.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Applications are being accepted via the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site and refer to announcement number ARS-D24MWA-12503145-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of September 24, 2024. *Please note that the announcement number will not be accessible on USAJobs until Monday, August 26, 2024.

Contacts:
Application procedures: Heather Lee at heather.lee@usda.gov or 301-956-3803
Scientific information: Dr. Bret Chisholm at bret.chisholm@usda.gov or 309-681-6557
USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider