Research Assistant

  • 512247
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Hourly
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Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $15.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Department Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment.

Position Overview

The Alonso Lab in the UNT BioDiscovery Institute is looking for a Research Assistant to help on a project aiming to improve oil content in a promising industrial oilseed crop, Phys aria fendleri (aka Lesquerella). More specifically, the employee will work within a team of 3-4 members and will be responsible for growing Lesquerella plants, daily hand-pollination and tagging of new flowers, collecting embryos, and perform sterile embryo cultures. Additionally, the candidate will assist with biomass extraction and analysis. This work is part of a project funded by the US Department of Agriculture.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's in biology, crop science, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

Experience working in a laboratory setting
Prior experience working with plants

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

Growing Lesquerella plants, daily hand-pollination and tagging of new flowers, collecting embryos, and perform sterile embryo cultures. Additionally, the candidate will assist with biomass extraction and analysis.
Additional job duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Small and/or enclosed spaces.
No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday with infrequent weekends

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter as part of their application.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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