Student Research Technician vacancy at University of Minnesota

Student Research Technician vacancy at University of Minnesota

JOB CODE AND TITLE (2741) Science/Engineering-Entry Lvl  

POSITION TITLE: Student Research Technician  

JOB OPEN DATE: 09-21-2011  

JOB CLOSE DATE 10-21-2011

POSITION CATEGORY STUDENT - On-Campus 

 APPOINTMENT TERM Z = Hourly or summer term or lump sums 

 APPOINTMENT TYPE STUDENT - Posted Position (8)  

WORK HOURS: Between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

WORK DAYS: Arranged  

TOTAL HOURS OR % APPOINTMENT: 10-20  

FULL/PART-TIME :Part-Time  

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $9.00  

DEPARTMENT NAME: Plant Pathology (414A) 

 COLLEGE OR ADMIN UNIT: Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, College of   Campus

 LOCATION: Twin Cities

INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL CONSIDERATION :  Required/Preferred

 QUALIFICATIONS A position is available for an undergraduate student worker with background and interest in two or more of the following areas: plant sciences, biology, microbiology, plant pathology, agronomy, horticulture or mycology.

Work study preferred but not required.

A commitment of a year or more is preferred. Availability for summer work is preferred.

Coursework in and the intention to study biology or plant sciences is preferred.

Relevant experience working in a scientific laboratory setting preferred.

The ability to use current versions of PPT, WORD and EXCEL is required.

This position requires an individual who is responsible, dependable, meticulous and organized. Good communication skills are necessary. In addition, we are looking for someone with proven problem solving skill and the ability to manage time well.   Duties/Responsibilities The position of student tech assists with laboratory, field and greenhouse research on the biology and management of plant pathogens and fungal plant diseases. The work performed may include standing, lifting, planting, sampling, evaluating, field plot management, and tending of plants in greenhouses and growth chambers; preparation of chemical solutions; aseptic culture and maintenance of fungal plant pathogens; data collection and entry; preparation of microbial growth media; grinding of plant samples; fungal identification using microscopy and molecular techniques. Other duties as assigned.

Lab Work-60%

Greenhouse/Field Work-30%

Data Entry and Collection 10%

AVERAGE HOURS/WEEK =10 (to a maximum of 20 based on available work).

Salary starts at $9.00/hour 

 Program/Unit Description We are a plant pathology research laboratory studying fungal diseases of Soybean.   Application Instructions If interested, please apply via email and provide the following information: declared or planned major, list of courses taken that relate to the required areas, expected graduation date and experience related to this position.

Applicants must have at least two regular, 4 hour blocks of time available to work each week between 8 am and 5 pm.

Grace Anderson, Department of Plant Pathology, Soybean Pathology, 108 Christensen Lab, St. Paul Campus. Lab: 612-625-7789, fax: 612-625-9728, e-mail: ande3314@umn.edu.  

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