{"code":"01752D","codeVariants":["01752D","1752D","01752","1752"],"title":"ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST, ANIMAL HEALTH","variant":"Animal Health","jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"NE","state_class_code":"19","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"P19","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<pre class=\"content\"><b>ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST, ANIMAL HEALTH</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder close supervision of a Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) or \nother supervisory official in the Division Animal Health, New Jersey \nDepartment of Agriculture, assists and performs work of average \ndifficulty relating to biological research, testing and data analysis; \nparticipates in planning, development, and implementation of testing \nactivities; does related work as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the \njob may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nPerforms research, testing, and analysis activities in specialized field \nof feed/food safety requiring the application of biological principles.\n\nConducts technical, complex studies on special projects and programs.\n\nDevelops technical material such as Standard Operating Procedures, \ninstructions, etc.\n\nInstructs workers and technicians assigned to assist in conducting \nlaboratory operations.\n\nOrganizes assigned biological work and develops effective work \nmethods for the laboratory.\n\nImplements various quality assurance and quality control methods \nand evaluates their effectiveness. \n\nCares for, maintains, and properly uses equipment as assigned.\n\nPrepares clear, sound and scientifically accurate records, reports \nand/or correspondence containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations of research, tests and analyses. \n\nMay make recommendations for potential research or developmental \nstudies.\n\nMaintains records, reports, and files. \n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a \nBachelor's Degree in biology or in a related field.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nOne (1) year of experience in the field of biological sciences or \nin the application of biological principles to animal health, feed \nor food safety.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in animal health or a related field may \nbe substituted for the indicated experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of biological principles of animal health, feed and food \nsafety.\n\nKnowledge of the data collection and analysis as related to \nbiological research and testing.\n\nKnowledge of quality assurance and quality control.\n\nAbility to conduct testing surveys, and to collect and evaluate \ndata.\n \nAbility to do investigational work in the developmental field, working \nalone or as a member of a group.\n\nAbility to organize assigned field and laboratory work.\n\nAbility to instruct workers and technicians assigned to field and \nlaboratory work.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate and scientifically sound reports of \ncontaining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to maintain the essential records and files.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms \nof communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n</pre><b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01752DAnimal HealthSCNE19N/AP19-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 5/27/2017","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under close supervision of a Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) or \nother supervisory official in the Division Animal Health, New Jersey \nDepartment of Agriculture, assists and performs work of average \ndifficulty relating to biological research, testing and data analysis; \nparticipates in planning, development, and implementation of testing \nactivities; does related work as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the \njob may not be listed.\n\nA Master's degree in animal health or a related field may \nbe substituted for the indicated experience.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Performs research, testing, and analysis activities in specialized field \nof feed/food safety requiring the application of biological principles.\n\nConducts technical, complex studies on special projects and programs.\n\nDevelops technical material such as Standard Operating Procedures, \ninstructions, etc.\n\nInstructs workers and technicians assigned to assist in conducting \nlaboratory operations.\n\nOrganizes assigned biological work and develops effective work \nmethods for the laboratory.\n\nImplements various quality assurance and quality control methods \nand evaluates their effectiveness. \n\nCares for, maintains, and properly uses equipment as assigned.\n\nPrepares clear, sound and scientifically accurate records, reports \nand/or correspondence containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations of research, tests and analyses. \n\nMay make recommendations for potential research or developmental \nstudies.\n\nMaintains records, reports, and files. \n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a \nBachelor's Degree in biology or in a related field.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year of experience in the field of biological sciences or \nin the application of biological principles to animal health, feed \nor food safety.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of biological principles of animal health, feed and food \nsafety.\n\nKnowledge of the data collection and analysis as related to \nbiological research and testing.\n\nKnowledge of quality assurance and quality control.\n\nAbility to conduct testing surveys, and to collect and evaluate \ndata.\n \nAbility to do investigational work in the developmental field, working \nalone or as a member of a group.\n\nAbility to organize assigned field and laboratory work.\n\nAbility to instruct workers and technicians assigned to field and \nlaboratory work.\n\nAbility to prepare accurate and scientifically sound reports of \ncontaining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to maintain the essential records and files.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms \nof communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be \nmade because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n"},"searchable_text":"ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST, ANIMAL HEALTH DEFINITION: Under close supervision of a Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) or other supervisory official in the Division Animal Health, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, assists and performs work of average difficulty relating to biological research, testing and data analysis; participates in planning, development, and implementation of testing activities; does related work as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs research, testing, and analysis activities in specialized field of feed/food safety requiring the application of biological principles. Conducts technical, complex studies on special projects and programs. Develops technical material such as Standard Operating Procedures, instructions, etc. Instructs workers and technicians assigned to assist in conducting laboratory operations. Organizes assigned biological work and develops effective work methods for the laboratory. Implements various quality assurance and quality control methods and evaluates their effectiveness. Cares for, maintains, and properly uses equipment as assigned. Prepares clear, sound and scientifically accurate records, reports and/or correspondence containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations of research, tests and analyses. May make recommendations for potential research or developmental studies. Maintains records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in biology or in a related field. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in the field of biological sciences or in the application of biological principles to animal health, feed or food safety. NOTE: A Master's degree in animal health or a related field may be substituted for the indicated experience. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of biological principles of animal health, feed and food safety. Knowledge of the data collection and analysis as related to biological research and testing. Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control. Ability to conduct testing surveys, and to collect and evaluate data. Ability to do investigational work in the developmental field, working alone or as a member of a group. Ability to organize assigned field and laboratory work. Ability to instruct workers and technicians assigned to field and laboratory work. Ability to prepare accurate and scientifically sound reports of containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain the essential records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01752D Animal Health S C NE 19 N/A P19 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 5/27/2017","snippet":"ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST, ANIMAL HEALTH DEFINITION: Under close supervision of a Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) or other supervisory official in the Division Animal Health, New Jersey Department of Ag...","salary_meta":{"range_number":19,"min_salary":58817.71,"max_salary":85742.03,"increment":2692.43,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2017-05-27","erg_prefix":"P","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":19,"erg_name":"Professional Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":"assistant-biologist","familyName":"ASSISTANT BIOLOGIST","level":null,"specialization":"ANIMAL HEALTH","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}