WS - Spring Term INTERNSHIP - Biology Agricultural Research Technologist - FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Student interns will oversee various research projects within the natural sciences laboratories. These projects will typically be environmental/agriculturally focused, with a heavy emphasis on mushrooms. However, internship might include more advanced research work in medicinal plant/fungal extracts. Students in this position will be given advanced research and management responsibilities, including advanced data analyzing and performing standardized experiments. This position is ideal for students interested in biological sciences and research experience.

Requirements

• Full-time UPIKE student in good academic standing.
• Junior or senior students interested in biological sciences and research experience.
• Extensive research experience.
• Looking for an advanced, supervisory role.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong active listening abilities.
• Public speaking skills.
• Written & verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester.
• Must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a clean and working research laboratory
• Assist senior research personnel in prepping sterile substrates (agar, grain, etc…)
• Assist with the design and implementation of novel agriculture research projects
• Inoculate, incubate, and harvest mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables
• Oversee Biology Research Technician Work Study employees’ maintenance on hydroponic and mushroom cultivation units

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed