WS - INTERNSHIP - Biology Agricultural Research Technologist 2 - FWS
About the role
Student interns will oversee various research projects within the natural sciences laboratories. These projects will typically be environmental/agriculturally focused, with a heavy emphasis on mushrooms. However, internship might include more advanced research work in medicinal plant/fungal extracts. Students in this position will be given advanced research and management responsibilities, including advanced data analyzing and performing standardized experiments. 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 Work Study employees' maintenance on hydroponic and mushroom cultivation units
Qualifications
- Full-time UPIKE student in good academic standing
- Ideal for junior or senior students interested in biological sciences and research experience who already have extensive research experience and are looking at more of an advanced, supervisory role
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Career & Self Development
- Critical Thinking
- Community Transformation
- Leadership
- Technology
- Attention to detail
- Strong active listening abilities
- Public speaking
- Written & verbal communication
- Willingness to learn new things
Pay
$10.50/hour
Schedule
- 6-10 hours per week
- Hours vary depending on workload
- Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester
- Term: Summer and Fall
Location: Armington Building, Room 212 (lab)
Start Date: 09/01/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course.