Ag Research Technician I - (Temporary Part-Time)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE is hiring a Part-Time, Temporary Ag Research Technician I to support entomology field and lab work. You will collect samples, count insects under a microscope, process plant and insect specimens, and help maintain field trials under Dr.

Pin-Chu Lai's supervision, collaborating with graduate students and other staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year of related experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols for research activities.
• Ability to learn specific skills to process plant and insect samples, such as dissecting plant tissues and insect identification
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently while assigned to specific tasks
• Good communication skills and work ethics
• Understand the importance of research integrity

Responsibilities

• Assist with entomology lab research: collect field samples and count insects under microscope.
• Process plant and insect samples, maintain field trials, and clean lab supplies.

Skills

Follow instructions

Lab skills

Teamwork & independence

Communication skills

Research integrity understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Working Title: Ag Research Technician I - (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center-0942

Description Of Work

At the UNL Pandhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, NE we innovate and conduct research to make life better for Nebraska ag producers and rural communities.

As a Part-Time, Temporary Ag Research Technician I, you will:

• Assist with research activities in the Entomology lab at UNL’s Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC), which includes but is not limited to collecting samples in the field, counting insects under a microscope, processing plant and insect samples in the lab, maintaining field trials, and housekeeping tasks such as cleaning lab supplies in the lab.
• This position will be under the supervision of Dr. Pin-Chu Lai, assistant professor and extension entomologist at PREEC, while working with research technician and graduate students on multiple research project.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE ) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year of related experience
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols for research activities
• Ability to learn specific skills to process plant and insect samples, such as dissecting plant tissues and insect identification
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently while assigned to specific tasks
• Good communication skills and work ethics
• Understand the importance of research integrity

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Interest in entomology, crop protection, and ag research
• Experience in biological science activities
• Valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver’s eligibility requirements

Posted Salary

$18.55/hr minimum