WS - Biology Research Technician II - FWS

Division: CAS | Department: Biology | Intermediate experience level | Supervisor: Byron Meade | Requested start date: 08/24/2026

About the role

Students will assist in the management of various research projects within the natural sciences. These projects will typically be agriculturally focused, with a heavy emphasis on mushrooms, but could also include work in medicinal plant/fungal extracts. This position is ideal for students interested in biological sciences and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain a clean and working research laboratory
• Assist senior research personnel in prepping sterile substrates (agar, grain, etc.)
• Assist with the design and implementation of novel agriculture research projects
• Inoculate, incubate, and harvest mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables
• Oversee Biology Research Technician I employee’s maintenance on hydroponic and mushroom cultivation units

Competencies/Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development, Critical Thinking, Community Transformation, Leadership, Technology

Requirements

• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written & verbal communication
• Willingness to learn new things

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work Conditions: Heat, Cold, Light Intensity, Humidity
• Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Stooping/Kneeling, Crouching/Crawling, Pushing up to 50 lbs., Pulling up to 50 lbs., Lifting up to 50 lbs., Carrying up to 50 lbs.

Pay

$10.50/hour

Location

Building: ARM, Room #110