Research Technician-Plant Ecophysiology (Temporary)

within the Beadle Center at UNL . The position provides laboratory, field, and administrative support to the Smith Ecophysiology Lab at UNL . The successful candidate will provide laboratory, field, and administrative support to the Smith Ecophysiology Lab at UNL , including: Collaboratively develop and maintain laboratory protocols Train and support students and postdocs on lab protocols and during lab safety trainings Conduct chemical inventories and maintain SDS records Perform laboratory protocols relating to plant ecophysiology Assist in procurement of field and laboratory supplies and materials Assist in administrative coordination of lab events including scheduling Assist with writing grant applications to fund future research projects Minimum Required Qualifications: B.S. in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry). 1-3 years of experience in laboratory and fieldwork in the biological sciences or other related discipline Experience working collaboratively and independently Expert-level command of word processing and spreadsheets An ability to quickly learn new lab and field techniques, both with guidance and in a self-taught capacity. Preferred Qualifications: A masters or doctoral degree in a field related to the work done in the lab (e.g., biology, environmental sciences, ecology, botany, forestry) Experience in scientific data management Experience with scientific computing using R and/or Python Experience with plant ecophysiology methods (field and/or lab) Grant writing experience Science communication experience Posted Salary: $23.50/hr minimum Job Type: Full-Time