- Assisting the principal investigator with lab, greenhouse, and research activities including set up, maintenance, and take down of experiments, phenotyping for PCN resistance, conducting USDA-APHIS bioassays, setting up, maintaining field trials, and assessing impacts of treatments under greenhouse or field conditions.
- Maintaining the potato tissue culture collection; maintaining the PCN cyst inventory collection including rearing, and extraction.
- Conducting laboratory testing to determine hatch, viability of PCN.
- Supervising and training hourly student employees in standard protocols including safety, and containment protocols for the quarantine pest, PCN.
- Training hourly employees in use of small farm equipment, assisting graduate students with lab and field activities, and participating in weekly project planning meetings.
- Attending classes, seminars, and other instruction appropriate to job requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- BS in nematology, plant pathology, entomology, plant science, or a related field.
- Following pre-established procedures and protocols.
- Keeping complete and accurate records for research and analysis of scientific data.
- Experience with use of computers, data entry, retrieval of data.
- Working independently and in a team environment.
- MS in nematology, plant pathology, entomology, plant sciences, or a related field.
- Two years of lab, greenhouse, or field experience in nematology, plant pathology, plant science, or natural sciences.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability in data analysis.
- Experience maintaining and rearing nematode cultures.
- Experience in field research.
- Experience with sterile technique.
- Ability to operate farm equipment.
- Knowledge of plant care/plant health.
- Knowledge of soil types, drainage, and soil amendments.
- Experience with containment protocols for quarantine pests.
- Experience maintaining plants under greenhouse conditions.
- Operation, maintenance, and repair of small engines and pumps.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- May be required to work with toxic, volatile and corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances.
- May be required to work in adverse environmental conditions, i.e., dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors.
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Research Technician - Moscow, United States - University of Idaho
Description
Posting DetailsClassification Information
Posting Number
STH002009P
Employee Category
Student/Temporary
Position Information
Position Title
Research Technician
Location
Moscow
Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department
Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Nematology
FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible
Pay Range
$17.74 per hour
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
The primary responsibility is to perform lab, greenhouse, and field research procedures for the University of Idaho's Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN, Globodera pallida) research program on the Moscow Campus as part of a multi-state collaborative effort to eradicate PCN in Idaho under the direction of the PCN Project Director. The position will be to perform research activities and other tasks as necessary in support of eradicating PCN in Idaho.
Responsibilities
Job Duty Function
Assist with lab, greenhouse, and field-based research by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
70%
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Job Duty Function
Maintain inventory of potato tissue culture, and PCN cysts by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
15%
Essential/Marginal
Essential
Job Duty Function
Contribute to the daily functioning of the project by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
10%
Essential/Marginal
Marginal
Job Duty Function
Contribute to team efforts by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
5%
Essential/Marginal
Marginal
Position Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Posting Date
03/01/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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