Research Technician Ii

**Posting Number**
- req19768**Department**
- Entomology-Res**Department Website Link**Location**
- Greater Phoenix Area**Address**
- 37860 W Smith Enke Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138 USA**Position Highlights**

This position will perform activities in research in entomology and agriculture, including planting, maintenance of research plots, harvesting of cotton, insect sampling, counting and identification of cotton pest and beneficial arthropods, care and maintenance of insect colonies used for research, field testing of pesticides and other insecticidal technologies, data entry and proofing.

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**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Assistance in field and laboratory testing of pesticides and other insecticidal technologies, including oversight and supervisory responsibilities of the other techs and field/lab workers.
- Plant and insect sampling, counting and identification of cotton pest and beneficial arthropods.
- Perform scientific data collections and routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgment.
- Maintain detailed records of studies conducted, organizes data, prepares data for computer input and records computer output.
- Data entry and proofing.
- Planting, harvesting, ginning and maintenance of research plots and insect colonies.
- Organize supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up equipment for laboratory experiments or demonstrations.
- Clean glassware and other laboratory equipment or materials.
- Keep laboratory area clean.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Ability to drive according to the University **Fleet Safety Policy**.

**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**
- No Benefits**Rate of Pay**
- $16.50 - $20.63 DOE**Compensation Type**
- hourly rate**Grade**
- 3**Compensation Guidance**
- The **Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields** listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.**Grade Range Minimum**
- $16.50**Grade Range Midpoint**
- $20.63**Grade Range Maximum**
- $24.75**Career Stream and Level**
- OC2**Job Family**
- Research & Lab**Job Function**
- Research**Type of criminal background check required**:

- Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)**Number of Vacancies**
- 2**Target Hire Date**
- 6/24/2024**Expected End Date**
- 9/20/2024- Isadora Carlos Bordini-
**Open Date**
- 6/13/2024**Open Until Filled**
- Yes**Documents Needed to Apply**
- Resume and Cover Letter**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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