Program Technician

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Closing Date:

06/28/2025

Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

PLPA | Spinach and Fungal Research

Department's Website:

https://enpl.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research investigating the molecular, genetic, and virulence diversity and biology of plant pathogenic fungi, oomycetes, and viruses on various agriculture crops. Additionally, the applicant will manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, train and assist students and staff, supervise hourly personnel, and manage a large portfolio of greenhouse, field, and laboratory experiments. Specific responsibilities and duties include designing and conducting experiments, data analyses, publication of results in scientific journals, and general laboratory management.

As a full-time lab member, this position includes responsibility for maintaining safety standards and meeting regulatory requirements, and general laboratory maintenance including maintenance of culture collections, lab supply inventory and general lab organization.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• BS in a Life Science
• 1 Year Lab Experience

Preferred

• Graduate Level Coursework in Plant Pathology or related field
• Experience in bioassays with plant pathogens (foliar and soil borne), characterization of molecular and genetic diversity of plant pathogens, and population biology. Primary research tasks will involve nucleic acid preparation for high-throughput sequencing, qPCR, fungal isolation and growth, and greenhouse plant maintenance. The selected individual must be comfortable tracking and working with large sample formats and databases.
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