WS - Term INTERNSHIP - Biology Agricultural Research Technologist - FWS

Biology Agricultural Research Technologist

Division:
Academic Affairs/CVL Department:
Career Pathways

Experience:

Intermediate

Job Code: GL Code: FWS

Supervisor of Student Employee(s):
Angela Lockhart / Annie Wang

FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: FWS

Avg. Hours/Week: 6-10

Requested

Start Date:

09/01/2026 Term of Position:
Summer, Fall

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.

• Organize and maintain a clean and working research laboratory: C, TW, P
• Assist senior research personnel in prepping sterile substrates (agar, grain, etc…): C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L, T
• Assist with the design and implementation of novel agriculture research projects: C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, T
• Inoculate, incubate, and harvest mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables: C, TW, P, L, T, CSD
• Oversee Biology Research Technician Work Study employees’ maintenance on hydroponic and mushroom cultivation units: C, TW, T, CSD, L

Competencies/

Skills:

Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

Full-time UPIKE student in good academic standing. This position is 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.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: 9.75/hr

Location:

Building:
Armington, Room #: 212 (lab)

Additional Comments:
Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester. Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401:
Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course.

Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.