Research Technician I

3 weeks ago

Tucson, United States University of Arizona Full time
Research Technician I (Extended Temporary Employment)

Posting Number
req18722

Department
School of Plant Sciences-Res

Department Website Link

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
A full-time position is available in the School of Plant Sciences at the University of Arizona. This position will be funded through competitive grants, thus year-to-year continuation will be contingent upon satisfactory job performance and the availability of external funds. The individual in this position will provide professional research assistance for an applied research program focused on integrated disease management of economically important crop diseases in Arizona. This position offers the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic research team performing disease diagnosis and pathogen detection, developing sustainable control strategies for soilborne and foliar diseases on grapevines, fruit nut trees, and other plants. Collaborating with other lab team members, you will further the basic understanding of crop diseases so that management efforts are more effective and efficient. The research is multifaceted and includes work in the laboratory, greenhouse, and sometimes the field. On a day-to-day basis, this will involve maintenance of a collection of fungal and bacterial isolates; coordination of greenhouse and growth chamber studies to understand pathogen and disease reactions to environmental conditions; coordination of phenotyping of plant germplasm for disease resistance; overseeing of greenhouse operations and production of plant materials; detection of pathogens by PCR and other assays; and deployment of cultural and chemical control treatments in greenhouse, growth chamber, and field studies. You will work closely with other scientists and technicians and assist undergraduate students to plan and conduct experiments.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and visioninsurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paidvacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction forthe employee and qualified family members; retirement plans;access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintenance of a collection of fungal and bacterial isolates.
  • Coordination of greenhouse and growth chamber studies to understand pathogen and disease reactions to environmental conditions.
  • Performing DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR runs.
  • Overseeing of greenhouse operations and production of plant materials.
  • Detection of pathogens by PCR and other assays.
  • Deployment of cultural and chemical control treatments in greenhouse, growth chamber, and field studies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of diagnostics of plant samples using Koch's postulates, as needed.
  • Skills in basic statistical and molecular analyses.
  • Well-developed observational skills necessary to execute experiments in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory settings.
  • Skill in research in greenhouse, laboratory, and/or field settings
  • Ability to work effectively in team environments with diverse individuals.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple, diverse research projects.
  • Strong spoken and written skills to communicate technical information to diverse individuals/audiences.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree: Plant Pathology, Biology Microbiology or related field or related experience such as experience in aseptic technique, manipulating cultures, research greenhouse operations, and/or basic molecular biology procedures.

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Research

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$15.50

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
2

Career Stream and Level
OC1

Job Family
Research & Lab

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date
1/27/2025

Contact Information for Candidates
Dr. Alex Hu
epp@arizona.edu

Open Date
1/2/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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