General Information
| Job Description | LAB AST 1 | Working Title | Lab Assistant 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 009605 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Botany and Plant Sciences - D01047 | Department Head | Patricia Springer |
| Supervisor | Ashraf El Kereamy | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The incumbent will assist the lab members in collecting field and laboratory data to study the effect of different cultural practices on citrus trees and grapevines. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related field. | Preferred |
| Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 1 year of experience | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Under supervision collect and prepare soil, fruit and tissue samples from various fields and process it in the laboratory. | 60 |
| Proving assistance with various plant physiology assays, standard horticulture, and molecular biology. | 20 |
| Preparation of reagents and media, help in chemical extraction, and ordering of laboratory supplies. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Agriculture field and laboratory experience | Required |
| Working with lab equipment and computers | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Various External Venues |
Other Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |