Biological Science Technician
9 open positions in this category
The 0404 series, Biological Science Technician, covers the hands-on support behind biological research and resource management: collecting field samples, running laboratory procedures, caring for plants and animals in studies, recording and organizing data and maintaining equipment. Recent employers have included the Agricultural Research Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Recent listings have included agricultural science research technicians in plants and animals, a biological science laboratory technician, biological science technicians in fish and wildlife, a technician on an invasive species strike team and a regenerative medicine and advanced therapies technician.
Applying tip: there is no degree requirement for the series, and at the lower grades education can substitute for experience, so recent graduates and students with lab or field coursework qualify. Many technician jobs are seasonal or term appointments, which the announcement states up front. Our entry-level guide covers how to use education to qualify.
Our inventory holds 9 open listings in Biological Science Technician: all telework eligible. 9 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 15, 2026. Advertised pay runs $40,736 to $80,662 a year, typically about $61,552. GS grades range from 5 to 9. Employers with the most listings: Agricultural Research Service (6), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (3). Figures as of Oct 15, 2026, refreshed daily.