WS - Biology Research Technician III- Senior Researcher - FWS

Pikeville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Support faculty-led biological research in hydroponic agriculture, mycology, and molecular biology. Ideal for students from any academic background with an interest in lab work and scientific inquiry. This is a senior research position, which involves overseeing a small team of associate student researchers.

Requirements

• Interest in lab work and scientific inquiry
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written & verbal communication
• Willingness to learn new things
• Ability to perform lab techniques such as PCR and DNA analysis
• Ability to prepare research documents and papers
• Ability to present findings in oral and/or written form
• Ability to maintain hydroponic plants and prepare roots for testing
• Ability to assist with literature reviews
• Ability to oversee other associate student researchers
• Ability to assist with day-to-day research activities such as cleaning the lab, operating the autoclave, sterile benchtop work, and hydroponic maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Students from any academic background

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day research activities such as cleaning the lab, operating the autoclave, sterile benchtop work, and hydroponic maintenance
• Oversee other associate student researchers in their day to day tasks
• Maintain hydroponic plants and prepare roots for testing
• Assist with literature reviews for related topics
• Prepare research documents and papers and help guide associate student researchers during the process
• Perform lab techniques such as PCR and DNA analysis
• Present findings in oral and/or written form

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed