Position Summary

The position will work closely with faculty and technicians to assist in field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments in horticulture and plant breeding. Attention to detail is critical.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory practices including microscope work, plant tissue culture, and other duties as required for the plant breeding program. (60%)
• Planting in the field and greenhouse; propagating plants via cuttings or tissue culture watering plants, pollinating plants, collecting research data in the field and greenhouse, and other duties as required. (30%)
• Photograph plants to be used in presentations. (10%)