Research Technician II (Multiple) (Part-Time)

The University of Arizona's Entomology Department is looking to fill for two Research Technician II positions to be a part of Dr. Peter C. Ellsworth Group on a part-time basis to explore and discover answers to challenging questions. The Research Technician II develops, facilitates, implements, evaluates, performs, administers and oversees a wide variety of research programs or initiatives.

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Primary Duties:

• Sets up and performs a variety of lab or field tests and operations.
• Records results, makes observations, analyzes data, and interprets test results.
• Cleans, sterilizes, operates, maintains troubleshoots and repairs equipment, machinery and instruments used for research.
• Refines, adapts, and develops procedures or techniques to fit specific experiment requirements; modifies existing equipment or designs and fabricates requisite equipment.
• Collaborates in the development of new strategies, techniques, and equipment.
• Provides research administrative support including coordinating schedules, handling intake, maintaining records, and files.

Additional Duties:

• Assists in field and laboratory testing of pesticides and other insecticidal technologies, including oversight and supervisory responsibilities of the other techs and field/lab workers.
• Performs plant and insect sampling, counting and identification of cotton pest and beneficial arthropods.
• Performs scientific data collections and routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgment.
• Maintains detailed records of studies conducted, organizes data, prepares data for computer input and records computer output.
• Data entry and proofing.
• Planting, harvesting, ginning and maintenance of research plots and insect colonies.
• Organizes supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up equipment for laboratory experiments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Applies general knowledge of the organization, job content, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to be proficient in all aspects of job.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with insect identification.
• Experience with insect sampling.
• Experience in data processing.
• Experience with cotton and vegetable production.