0097627T Research Support HRPP Seed Lab
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Honolulu, HI - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
Title: Research Support Staff Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: C OF TA & HR LYON ARBORETUM LYON ARBORETUM
Location: UH at Manoa Date Posted:
Closing Date:
Band: A
Salary : salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
- *Assists in the operation of the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program - Seed Conservation Laboratory including curation of seed collections maintenance of associated records and databases and propagation of native Hawaiian plants from seed.
- *Contributes to germplasm conservation research and the implementation of established and new seed conservation and storage strategies for native Hawaiian plants including rare threatened and endangered taxa.
- *Processes accessions documents and stores incoming seed collections; enters and maintains accession and research data; and provides analytical support to the Seed Conservation Laboratory Manager.
- *Maintains the integrity and viability of seed germplasm collections through routine monitoring germination and other viability testing and assistance with the development and refinement of conservation protocols.
- *Prepares growing media stock solutions and other materials required for seed germination and viability testing.
- *Assists in providing technical information and seed bank training to partners and stakeholders through presentations demonstrations and written materials.
- *Prepares and documents seed and other plant materials for transfer from the Seed Conservation Laboratory to partner organizations.
- *Provides instruction and training to volunteers interns and student assistants on established laboratory procedures and assists in coordinating their assigned work.
- *Assists with routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment reports equipment requiring specialized repair and maintains accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
- Assists with Seed Conservation Laboratory tours and other outreach activities for visiting donors schools partners and community groups.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*Denotes Essential Function
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biology Botany Horticulture Plant Science Ecology or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for biological laboratory work including seed banking plant conservation and/or plant propagation; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
- Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of seed banking germination and viability testing and/or plant propagation demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with the handling of threatened and endangered plant species.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of seed conservation and/or germplasm laboratory operations.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and spreadsheet and database software.
- Experience working in a laboratory setting with knowledge and application of general laboratory concepts terminology procedures safety practices and equipment.
- Experience with record-keeping data entry and management of biological or research data.
Desirable Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of conservation seed banking experience.
- Working knowledge of the native Hawaiian flora.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar relational database software.
- Experience assisting with seed conservation research protocol development or evaluation of new conservation methods.
- Experience providing instruction or training to students interns volunteers or other personnel in laboratory or technical procedures.
- Experience with seed processing/cleaning accessioning or management of biological collections germination or viability testing conservation seed banking native plant propagation or biological data management.
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