Laboratory Technician Senior

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling items up to 40 lbs.; field work includes walking/hiking (some strenuous at times); and sitting for extended periods of time for data management.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Job Summary

The College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, Department of Forestry seeks research staff member to support the research programs of faculty members in the areas of Applied Forest Science
, including ecological silviculture, sustainable forest management, and related disciplines. The primary duties of the incumbent will be to collect and manage forest science data for research, perform limited data analysis, and write technical summaries.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office applications, and use of geospatial hardware and software including global positioning systems ( GPS ). Familiarity with ArcGIS and Avenza, and the ability to learn R language and environment for statistical computing are preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

MS preferred, with demonstrated research productivity.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 07/15/2026

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