Mushroom & Hydroponics Research Tech II

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking a Biology Research Technician II to assist with diverse research projects in the natural sciences, focusing on agriculturally oriented mushroom work and medicinal plant/fungal extracts. You will perform data analysis and contribute to standardized experiments in a dynamic lab.

This role is ideal for students aiming to gain hands-on biological sciences experience and to develop strong research skills in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Assist in management of various research projects.
• Data analysis and standardized experiments may be involved.
• Ideal for students pursuing biological sciences seeking hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a clean and working research laboratory: C, TW, P
• Assist senior research personnel in prepping sterile substrates (agar, grain, etc…): C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L, T
• Assist with the design and implementation of novel agriculture research projects: C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, T
• Inoculate, incubate, and harvest mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables: C, TW, P, L, T, CSD
• Oversee Biology Research Technician I employee’s maintenance on hydroponic and mushroom cultivation units: C, TW, T, CSD, L

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Active listening

Written communication

Learning mindset

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Pikeville is seeking a Biology Research Technician II to assist with diverse research projects in the natural sciences, focusing on agriculturally oriented mushroom work and medicinal plant/fungal extracts. You will perform data analysis and contribute to standardized experiments in a dynamic lab.

This role is ideal for students aiming to gain hands-on biological sciences experience and to develop strong research skills in a university setting.