Lab/Technical Assistant - Seasonal
Lab/Technical Assistant - Seasonal
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Job Description
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Lab/Technical Assistant Seasonal for the Department of Plant Biology within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works with turfgrass researchers in the Center of Turfgrass Sciences at Rutgers University. Assists in general turfgrass field management disease control solution development agricultural chemical application and disease control efficacy evaluation. Ability to manage field and laboratory projects using ARM . Conducts statistical analysis and data interpretation. Performs in the field greenhouse and laboratory environments.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree or higher. Experience with field trial management using ARM software. Ability to conduct pesticide applications and possess wet and dry lab techniques such as DNA extraction from turfgrass samples digital PCR and statistical analysis.
Employment Type
Grant
