Program Technician

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 14, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/28/2025 Type of Position:Researchers Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:PLPA \| Spinach and Fungal Research Department's Website: https://enpl.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research investigating the molecular, genetic, and virulence diversity and biology of plant pathogenic fungi, oomycetes, and viruses on various agriculture crops. Additionally, the applicant will manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, train and assist students and staff, supervise hourly personnel, and manage a large portfolio of greenhouse, field, and laboratory experiments. Specific responsibilities and duties include designing and conducting experiments, data analyses, publication of results in scientific journals, and general laboratory management. As a full-time lab member, this position includes responsibility for maintaining safety standards and meeting regulatory requirements, and general laboratory maintenance including maintenance of culture collections, lab supply inventory and general lab organization. Qualifications: Minimum BS in a Life Science 1 Year Lab Experience Preferred Graduate Level Coursework in Plant Pathology or related field Experience in bioassays with plant pathogens (foliar and soil borne), characterization of molecular and genetic diversity of plant pathogens, and population biology. Primary research tasks will involve nucleic acid preparation for high-throughput sequencing, qPCR, fungal isolation and growth, and greenhouse plant maintenance. The selected individual must be comfortable tracking and working with large sample formats and databases. Statistical analysis of data experimental data. Written and oral presentations of scientific data. Previous experience training and supervising students, hourly workers, and visiting scientists. Required skills include the isolation and identification of fungal, oomycete, and viral plant pathogens In addition proficiency in performing molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction and PCR. The successful candidate needs to be highly organized, have experience in scientific data record keeping, and maintaining a collection of laboratory techniques. Design, conduct and assist with greenhouse and field trials on fungal diseases on different crops, sample collection, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and contribution to resulting reports to funding agencies.The ability to thoroughly document experimental procedures and findings. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work well individually and in a team. Additional Information: Salary Information: $43,888 annually Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Jim Correll, Distinguished Professor, jcorrell@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 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 orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion Frequent Physical Activity:Crouching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping Occasional Physical Activity:Driving, Hearing, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes