Lab Technician (part-time)
New York Botanical Garden•Bronx, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Lab Technician to measure bromeliads. The Lab Technician will work closely with NYBG Science and Horticulture to measure bromeliads in the living collection and process bromeliad leaves for a field experiment. The Lab Technician will report to the Associate Curator.
Requirements
- High school diploma or international equivalent
- Some undergraduate science coursework
- Plant research experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare plant tissue samples for CN analysis using grinding mills and microbalance
- Weigh and label litter bags for a decay experiment
- Use photosynthesis analyzers to measure plant gas exchange
- Measure plant size with a team in a greenhouse setting
- Enter, organize and quality check data using Microsoft Office, Google Drive and R software
- Participate in NYBG Science activities and outreach related to the project
- Communicate promptly and clearly
- Promote a safe, collaborative working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
