Position Description and Application Information
Company: Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Job Title: Agricultural Assistant
Pay Rate: $13.00
Pay Type: Per hour
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hours per Week: 15
Job Duration: Job begins immediately - with no end date
Federal Work Study: Not required
Seasonal: Yes
UIUC Job: Yes
Location: South Campus - South of Gregory
Contact Person: Sarah Jones
Preference of Contact: Contact by email
Contact's Email: sijones@illinois.edu
Job Description: In this position, the incumbent will assist with plant biology experiments in the lab, greenhouse, and field, RNA extractions, seed counting, tissue collection, planting and harvesting, physiological measurements, etc.. Possibility of own research project.
Requirements: Availability as a UIUC undergrad during Summer 2023 REQUIRED, Spring and Fall 2023 and beyond strongly preferred. Need to work outdoors in the heat and lift up to 40lbs.
Skills: Valid driver's license, molecular biology lab techniques, and field experience are preferred skills for this position.
