S000727

Laboratory Technician in Plant Ecology

Biology

College of Arts & Sciences

Professor of Biology

Full Time Regular

The Mycorrhiza lab at North Central College (Naperville, IL) seeks to hire a grant-funded laboratory technician for a 6 month period between June 1 and December 1, 2023, full time (40 hrs/week) for $25/hr with benefits. The technician will be responsible for sustaining the research efforts of a National Science Foundation CAREER research project (# 2145142), “Investigating the role of common mycorrhizal networks in the establishment, environmental change, and persistence of an invasive plant species in the tallgrass prairie.”

This temporary
• Carry-out a greenhouse experiment on two species of interest to inform future experiments
• Maintain accurate records through data collection, notebook keeping, and data management
• Set up a large field experiment for completion in the following year, which includes working outside and physically demanding work in tallgrass prairies
• Assist with mentoring three REU students, for which the technician will receive training
• Effectively and regularly communicate with the PI via virtual calls twice a week about the progress of the research


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

1. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
2. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
3. Be knowledgable about plant growth, ecology and/or mycorrhizal fungi
4. Communicate regularly and clearly through written communication and verbally via virtual calls
5. Manage time effectively
6. Possess good organizational skills
7. Be able to think on one’s feet to troubleshoot issues as they come up
8. Ability to use a greenhouse facility is preferred

This is a temporary grant-funded laboratory technician position. The person in this position will be employed on a Full-Time, Exempt position.

A master’s degree in biology or higher to be considered for this positon.

• Experience in growing large amounts of plants at one time
• Experience in applying statistics to real-world datasets
• Experience working with undergraduates
• Experience working in a team environment
• Previous research experiences in ecology, plant biology, or related fields

Must be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident, to qualify.

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An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

If you are hired, in accordance with College policy and the State of Illinois Executive Order 2021-20 “and subsequent continuations”, we will require you to provide proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Those who remain unvaccinated must participate in weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition of employment.



For more information about the College’s vaccine expectation along with other helpful information regarding the College’s current health and safety protocols—go to covid.northcentralcollege.edu/health

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North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

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