Research Technician - TERM

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University invites applications for a full-time Research Technician at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role supports Dr.

Sarah Eichler's lab and greenhouse space in Biological Sciences, focusing on sustainable cropping systems and data collection. Responsibilities include assisting with plant and fungal production methods, monitoring growth environments, and contributing to soil and leaf nutrient analyses.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level biology or related coursework.
• At least 6 months of lab or greenhouse experience.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative attitude; references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant and fungal production methods in greenhouse/growth chambers.
• Monitor crops, biogeochemistry, and soil/tissue nutrient data for collection.
• Support data management and experimental design discussions.
• Ensure safety and protocol compliance in lab and greenhouse spaces.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative attitude

Laboratory experience

Education

Two years of college biology/environmental/plant science coursework

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$14.28 to $16.80 hourly

Basic Function

WE ARE SEEKING A FULL-TIME RESEARCH TECHNICIAN TO WORK IN DR. SARAH EICHLER'S LABORATORY AND GREENHOUSE SPACE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following

THIS RESEARCH FOCUSES ON PLANT AND FUNGAL PRODUCTION METHODS, COVER CROPS, AND OTHER SUSTAINABLE CROPPING SYSTEMS, WHILE EXPLORING AGROECOLOGICAL FUNCTION VIA EXPERIMENTS USING GROWTH CHAMBER, GREENHOUSE, OUTDOOR PLOTS, PRIVATE COLLABORATOR FARM FIELDS, AND REMOTE SENSING/GIS. IN ADDITION TO MONITORING PLANTS, BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRIENT CONTENT OF SOIL AND TISSUES IS A SIGNIFICANT COMPONENT OF DATA COLLECTION.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE-LEVEL BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, PLANT SCIENCE, OR OTHER RELEVANT COURSE WORK; AND 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY, FIELD WORK SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, AND/ OR GREENHOUSE ENVIRONMENT. APPLICANTS SHOULD BE DETAIL-ORIENTED AND POSSESS A COLLABORATIVE ATTITUDE.REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED.

License/Certification

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

Preferred Qualifications

FAMILIARITY WITH EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND EXCEL-BASED DATA MANAGEMENT AND FAMILIARITY WITH BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSES RELATED TO PLANT/SOIL NUTRIENTS IS PREFERRED

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Official Job Descriptions

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Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.