Biologist

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Fort Collins, CO On-site Full-time $68,819–$89,470/yr
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Workplace On-site
Employment Full-time
Location Fort Collins, CO
Salary $68,819–$89,470/yr
Career field Science
Matched occupation Microbiologists
Posted Sep 23, 2026
Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

The position is located in Fort Collins, CO at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) which is responsible for research on wildlife damage and wildlife disease issues that relate to human health and safety. The incumbent will perform and assist in laboratory and field studies on wildlife diseases.

Role content above is provided by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service via USAJobs (federal). Applying continues on the employer’s own website.

Career context

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Matched career Microbiologists
Science
$87,990US median annual pay
+4.1%Projected growth · as fast as average
1,700Annual openings
18,940Currently employed

The employer range is about 10% below the $87,990/yr national median for the matched occupation.

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