| Posted: | January 13, 2010 |
| Job Title: | Research Laboratory Aide (UCP I) |
| Institution: | UConn - Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
| Description: | The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Aide, (UCP I) to serve under the general direction of the Plant Growth Facilities Manager. The successful candidate will provide support to the teaching and research greenhouse program. The incumbent will be involved in daily management of living materials as well as maintenance of the physical facility.
Daily horticultural activities of the TLS collections facilities will typically include: integrated pest management and record keeping; maintenance of equipment and facilities; providing tours of EEB greenhouse collections; assist with the scheduling and growing of biology teaching lab materials in conjunction with the facility manager; supervise student and volunteer workers; ensure general sanitation of the growing and work areas; and will share in the responsibility of monitoring of Argus control system and responding to emergency alarms. The incumbent will be expected to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and holidays, sometimes on short notice.
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| Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience in a collections greenhouse environment demonstrating a broad knowledge of botany concepts and plant care techniques for a diverse collection of plants; familiarity with basic genetic concepts and lab procedures; and familiarity with computer record keeping.
Preferred Qualifications: Specific experience in tropical plant cultivation; demonstrated ability to make independent decisions concerning cultivation and propagation of plant materials; demonstrated ability to work independently and to recognize and rectify problems before they affect plant growth; ability to convey collection information to users and visitors; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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| URL: | http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu |
| Deadline: | Screening begins immediately |
| Contact: | To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Clinton Morse, Plant Growth Facilities Manager, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Unit 3043, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3043. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (Search # 2010091)
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