Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 (Short-Term)
About The Position
The Department of Horticulture is hiring a part-time, short-term Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 to support the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program. The position is expected to last approximately five months. The assistant will perform tissue culture, micropropagation, and other laboratory duties supporting applied breeding and cultivar development. The primary goal is to increase the speed of propagation of the program’s plant introductions. Most work takes place in a laboratory. Periodically, research needs may require visiting field plots or a greenhouse to collect plant material. The position is expected to run from November 9, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience, within the listed range of $19.36–$28.75.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a similar area and two years of experience related to the area of assignment at a Biological Science Research Technician 2 level.
- Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in tissue culture or micropropagation.
- Basic understanding of genetics.
Responsibilities
- Micropropagate plants in development or in the release process.
- Conduct in vitro ploidy manipulation.
- Use flow cytometry.
- Maintain laboratory supplies.
- Maintain training related to laboratory safety and reagent disposal.
- Visit field plots or the greenhouse as needed to collect plant material.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
