0097627T Research Support HRPP Seed Lab

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Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Lyon Arboretum

Title:

Research Support Staff Position Number: 0097627T

Hiring Unit: C OF TA & HR, LYON ARBORETUM, LYON ARBORETUM

Location:

UH at Manoa Date Posted:

Closing Date:

Band: A

Salary: salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

• * Assists in the operation of the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program - Seed Conservation Laboratory, including curation of seed collections, maintenance of associated records and databases, and propagation of native Hawaiian plants from seed.
• * Contributes to germplasm conservation research and the implementation of established and new seed conservation and storage strategies for native Hawaiian plants, including rare, threatened, and endangered taxa.
• * Processes, accessions, documents, and stores incoming seed collections; enters and maintains accession and research data; and provides analytical support to the Seed Conservation Laboratory Manager.
• * Maintains the integrity and viability of seed germplasm collections through routine monitoring, germination and other viability testing, and assistance with the development and refinement of conservation protocols.
• * Prepares growing media, stock solutions, and other materials required for seed germination and viability testing.
• * Assists in providing technical information and seed bank training to partners and stakeholders through presentations, demonstrations, and written materials.
• * Prepares and documents seed and other plant materials for transfer from the Seed Conservation Laboratory to partner organizations.
• * Provides instruction and training to volunteers, interns, and student assistants on established laboratory procedures and assists in coordinating their assigned work.
• * Assists with routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, reports equipment requiring specialized repair, and maintains accurate inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Assists with Seed Conservation Laboratory tours and other outreach activities for visiting donors, schools, partners, and community groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biology, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology, or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for biological laboratory work, including seed banking, plant conservation, and/or plant propagation; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of seed banking, germination and viability testing, and/or plant propagation demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with the handling of threatened and endangered plant species.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of seed conservation and/or germplasm laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and spreadsheet and database software.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, with knowledge and application of general laboratory concepts, terminology, procedures, safety practices, and equipment.
• Experience with record-keeping, data entry, and management of biological or research data.

• At least one (1) year of conservation seed banking experience.
• Working knowledge of the native Hawaiian flora.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar relational database software.
• Experience assisting with seed conservation research, protocol development, or evaluation of new conservation methods.
• Experience providing instruction or training to students, interns, volunteers, or other personnel in…