Senior Johne's Disease Advisor (Onsite)

ID:

ARS-MWA-055

Location:

Ames, IA Posted Date:

8/7/2026

Agency:

ARS

Wage/Hr:

$80.00

Hours/Week:

19

Minimum Age:

55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE

An "Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies' areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. •This position will be open until filled.

Duties:

This position will provide advice to ARS staff on the identification, production, and testing of immunogenic proteins from Mycobacterium paratuberculosis to meet research objectives. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies' areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees. Advise ARS technical support staff on novel antigens for detection of Johne's disease in sheep and goats. 40% Advise ARS technical support staff on cloning and expression of proteins from Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis. 40% Advise scientists on microbiological techniques for work with Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis. 20%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in research with Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis. OR PhD Degree in Microbiology, Immunology, recombinant protein expression. Professional expertise in recombinant expression of proteins from Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis. Experience required with Windows, Apple, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Other:

Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.