Program Technician

Closing Date

09/02/2026

Type of Position:
Researchers

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

• Coordinate and manage in vitro and in vivo contract trials relevant to ongoing poultry industry issues, including testing novel feed enzymes or probiotic candidates, and disease research related to hatchery-associated opportunistic pathogens, coccidiosis, and histomonosis.
• Interface and regularly communicate with industry sponsors regarding contract research.
• Assist other employees and/or students as needed, including setup and takedown of relevant animal facilities and media and material preparation.
• Conduct laboratory tests such as pathogen inhibition assays, cytotoxicity assays, ELISAs, DNA extraction, PCR, and parasite enumeration.
• Perform statistical analysis and report writing of data, preparing publications, and preparing presentations regarding research findings to be presented at conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Poultry Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Poultry Science or related field with experience conducting poultry disease research.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Yes

• Constant Physical Activity:
  Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking
• Frequent Physical Activity:
  Feeling, Grasping
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

• Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.