Research Technician III (Part Time) (Extended Temporary Employment)

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Greenhouse experiments to evaluate plant-microbe interactions, including planning, ordering, planting, maintaining, measuring, and analyzing outcomes of inoculation trials.
• DNA sequencing, including related molecular methods, to identify fungi and bacteria associated with plants, including basic data quality-control and interpretation.
• Vouchering and growing plant-associated microbes, including fungi and bacteria, for research trials.
• Preparing reports, summaries, presentations of key results, and communicating results and methods with lab members and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of best practices in plant cultivation for research.
• Skills in sterile technique and basic molecular and traditional microbiology.
• Abilities to plan, accomplish goals, and work with volunteers and undergraduate trainees.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

• Experience in research methods relevant to plant-microbe interactions.
• Experience in data analysis and quality control.
• BS in plant science, microbiology, sustainable plant systems, or similar.