Seed Bank Research Assistant — Part Time

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum is seeking a Conservation & Research Assistant (Work-Study) to support seed bank data management and related lab activities. The position involves updating conservation seed bank records, verifying data accuracy, and assisting with seed preservation tasks in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, sample preparation, viability testing, and maintaining organized records to support conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student with Federal Work-Study Award for current year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a student work-study setting.

Responsibilities

• Check seed bank contents in the freezer against existing seed collection records and enter accurate data into a spreadsheet.
• Prepare new seed collections for storage, including counting, testing for viability, imaging, packaging, and ensuring data records are accurate and complete.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum is seeking a Conservation & Research Assistant (Work-Study) to support seed bank data management and related lab activities. The position involves updating conservation seed bank records, verifying data accuracy, and assisting with seed preservation tasks in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, sample preparation, viability testing, and maintaining organized records to support conservation efforts.