Temporary Research Technician
About The Position
Research tech will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. He/she will help with processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting, seed preparation for storage and planting and help grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields, and selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials. Other essential duties of this position are to perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance and assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields and perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data.
Requirements
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as with a collaborative research team
- Valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field
- Experience with working with plants and/or general biology or general agriculture.
Responsibilities
- processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting
- seed preparation for storage and planting
- grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields
- selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials
- perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance
- assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields
- perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data
Benefits
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
- Childcare discounts
- Wellness & Recreation Membership
- Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
