Biology Agricultural Research Technologist Intern

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, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded

Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☐ 11-15, ☐ 16-20

Requested Start Date: 09/01/2026                  Term of Position: ☒ Summer, ☒ Fall, ☐ Spring

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.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

1. Organize and maintain a clean and working research laboratory: C, TW, P
   
2. Assist senior research personnel in prepping sterile substrates (agar, grain, etc…): C, TW, P, CSD, CT, L, T
   
3. Assist with the design and implementation of novel agriculture research projects: C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, L, T
   
4. Inoculate, incubate, and harvest mushrooms and hydroponic vegetables: C, TW, P, L, T, CSD
   
5. 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.

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Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☒ Excel, ☒ PowerPoint, ☐ Canva, ☐ Social Media & New Technology,                    ☐ Other: _________________________

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☒ Public speaking,                ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☐ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___;               ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)

Work Conditions: ☒ Heat, ☒ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery,          ☒ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☒ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents,                ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☒ Stooping/Kneeling,                             ☒ Crouching/Crawling, ☒ Pushing up to 50_ lbs., ☒ Pulling up to 50_ lbs., ☒ Lifting up to _50 lbs.,     ☒ Carrying up to 50_ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

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.

Application Notes: 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.