Participate in field studies as directed by research scientists. This includes collecting, processing and curation of plants and insects, field identification of plants, deployment of pheromone lure traps, remote trap cameras, weather stations, trip planning, detailed record keeping and sample curation, and proficient use of field equipment. Interact professionally with landowners.Perform greenhouse duties to study plants and insects. This includes setting up studies and recording outcomes of plant, insect, soil, microbial and nutrient treatments. Finalizing experiments by performing data collection, data management, sample processing and experiment breakdown. Maintain the greenhouse plant and insect cultures, environmental controls, supplies and equipment.Perform laboratory duties including specimen preparation for molecular and chemical analyses. Analyze images from trap cameras. Use microscope to measure or identify samples. Conduct data entry, and management, and perform initial analyses of data from field and greenhouse studies.Assist with administrative tasks, workflow planning, materials and equipment supplies preparation and purchases, general lab and vehicle maintenance and cleaning. Participate in lab meetings.Help to improve the lab processes, efficiency and safety. Perform quality and safety inspections to meet EHS requirements. Help update lab manuals and protocols. Driving a UT vehicle is a requirement for the position. Maintain lab group vehicles in clean, roadworthy condition. Other related functions as assigned.Required qualificationsHigh school graduation or GEDMinimum of two years field and laboratory experienceEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriatePreferred qualificationBS degree in ecologyExperience in several areas of natural sciences, research methods and biological laboratoriesExperience with field ecological studies or surveys of plant and insect communitiesExperience with rearing and maintaining insect culturesGreenhouse experience with growing and maintaining plantsAbility to identify plants and insects to order or family levelBasic wet lab skills such as reagent preparation, repeatable pipetting, cleanliness, data labelingField safety awareness and commitment to safetyExperience with data management and biostatisticsDemonstrated ability to perform as a member of a dynamic research teamExcellent communication skills: listening, written and verbalSelf-motivated and goal-oriented mindsetEffective problem-solving skills in a dynamic environmentDriving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).Salary Range$38,250 per year + depending on qualifications and experienceWorking Conditions:Exposure to all weather conditionsAbility to work outside in the summerExposure to insect bites/stingsAbility to drive up to 8 hours in a dayMay require working with hazardous equipment or materials with appropriate PPEMay work around chemical fumesLifting and movingWork ShiftField work at remote field sites required including some overnight stays up to 4 nights per week. Depending on study needs set by the study leader, this may be 4x10 or 5x8 hour workdays. 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