Forestry Research Assistant (Undergrad) — Field & Lab

Diné College; Tsaile (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Diné College is seeking up to five Forestry Undergraduate Research Assistants at the Tsaile Campus to support a forest health research project. You’ll help with field sampling, lab work, data entry, and basic analyses under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in environmental science and research methods.

Open to undergraduates, this student employment position offers flexible weekday hours (20 hrs/wk during the academic year, up to 40 hrs/wk during breaks) with no holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience in environmental science or laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with sample collection techniques, laboratory safety protocols, or data entry and analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced field and molecular techniques, including assessment of pinyon cores, needles, cones, sap, and DNA sequencing.
• Collect and handle samples in the field following safety protocols.
• Prepare, process, and record samples for laboratory analysis.
• Enter, organize, and perform basic analysis of project data.
• Maintain lab organization, equipment, and proper labeling.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project goals.
• Participate in meetings and trainings to build research skills.
• Follow ethical and professional standards in all activities.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data entry & analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Prior research experience in environmental science or laboratory settings

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Diné College is seeking up to five Forestry Undergraduate Research Assistants at the Tsaile Campus to support a forest health research project. You’ll help with field sampling, lab work, data entry, and basic analyses under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in environmental science and research methods.

Open to undergraduates, this student employment position offers flexible weekday hours (20 hrs/wk during the academic year, up to 40 hrs/wk during breaks) with no holiday pay.