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Subject: Summer jobs at USDA in Beltsville, MD Description: The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, is accepting applications for full-time temporary summer Agricultural Science Aid positions for two research projects. US citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males 18 years old. Applicants must be capable of keeping detailed and accurate records, using a computer, willing and able to undertake some strenuous tasks in outdoor and greenhouse work environments, able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs, and have a valid US-issued driver’s license. Freshmen can be hired at a GS2 level ($13.74/hr) with 3 or more months of general work experience. Those with at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics, can be hired at a GS3 level ($14.99/hr). The projects are about plant breeding (strawberries, tomato, pepper) with opportunities to learn basic skills and safety protocols in the field, greenhouse, and lab, working with experienced technicians and scientists. E-mail Dr. Kim Lewers ([log in to unmask]) with your available dates, hours and resume; include contact information for listed references. Contact Person: Kim Lewers Contact Email: [log in to unmask] You received this email because you are subscribed to the Daily eNews for CMNS Students (CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS) mailing list. If you would like to unsubscribe from this list, simply send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message signoff CMNS-UNDERGRAD-NEWS in the body.