Greenhouse Research Support Assistant

Department

BSD E&E - Administration

About the Department

The Department of Ecology and Evolution hosts diverse faculty and student interests in the ecological and evolutionary processes that underlie patterns of life on earth. The research interests of our faculty include population genetics, molecular evolution, quantitative genetics, animal behavior, plant and animal ecology, evolutionary theory, systematic paleontology, and related subjects. A common theme in E&E is the application of quantitative techniques and current technologies to probe the conceptual foundations of ecology and evolution. Researchers in E&E apply empirical and theoretical approaches across a wide variety of microbes, plants, and animals. While some research is focused on demystifying the ever-increasing genomic databases for diverse taxa, other researchers probe the factors that define species or make use of field experiments to understand species interactions and fates. Our focus is on the importance of basic science, while we also work to see sound applications of our research in the areas of genetically modified organisms, resource management, climate change, and the genetics of disease.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for research plants in the greenhouse to ensure optimal growth and support ongoing research projects. This role involves monitoring plant health, maintaining the greenhouse environment, and assisting with both greenhouse and laboratory tasks as needed. The position requires weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse Plant Care

Water and monitor research plants to ensure proper growth.

Assist students, faculty, and staff with research projects.

Maintain greenhouse supplies; order materials as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Experience :

Preferred Competencies

Working Conditions

Application Documents

When applying, the document(s) must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$28.85 - $38.46

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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