Temporary Research Technician - Temecula, California

Davita Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Temporary Research Technician in Temecula, California. The role focuses on field research, requiring expertise in plant studies and data collection. Candidates need to be comfortable working outdoors in diverse conditions and must have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience with field research involving plants is required.
• Candidates must be able to work outside for extended periods in varying conditions.
• A valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of the garden site and lead data collection.
• Participate in phenology data collection of scarlet monkeyflower.
• Assist with fitness data collection at ecological reserves.

Skills

Field research involving plants

Ability to work outside for long periods

Education

Combination of training and experience

Job description

Position Information

Assist with maintenance of the common garden site, lead phenology data collection, and participate in fitnessdata collection of scarlet monkeyflower (Mimulus cardinalis) in the southern common garden site at SantaMargarita Ecological Reserve, Temecula, California. An additional person may be hired to assist withsimilar tasks in the central garden site in Oakhurst, California, but travel among sites will not benecessary.

Posting Number	PG195214TM
Position Number	11ASO3492
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Temecula, California
Department	Plant and Microbial Biology

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Research Technician - Temecula, California

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	30/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills	Experience with field research involving plants Ability to complete repetitive tasks and work outside for long periods of time in potentially adverse conditions (e.g., in high or low temperatures, with poison oak)
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	n/a
Required License or Certification	Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$22/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	06/09/2025

Applicant Information

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