BIOLOGIST I

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Position Number: 22179521 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: [[postingEndDate]] Anticipated Starting Salary: $58,700 [[section]] Hiring Authority: #1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR 72205: Phone: 501/823-1735: Email: nilima.renukdas@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. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a closely related field - Familiarity with cell culture maintenance and PCR techniques preferred - Aquaculture laboratory experience, including fish necropsies and related procedures, is highly desirable - Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain speed and efficiency in a dynamic lab environment - Demonst...