Research Assistant Position

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A full-time position is open for a field research assistant in the Department of Biology at the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez beginning immediately. An individual will be hired on contract basis and will be funded by an external grant. The position will be extended depending on the funds available. Duties: The basic responsibilities of the research assistant will be to transfer plants from in vitro conditions to soil, planting in the field and harvesting, gather data from field growing plants, agricultural maintenance of the plants in the field, excellent record keeping. Experience in biochemical or molecular biology will be an added advantage. Other responsibilities include training of research students and providing administrative services to the laboratory. Minimum Requirements: The individual should have a B.S. degree or a M.S. degree in Biology or Agricultural sciences. The research technician should be in possession of a valid driver’s license due to the frequent need for travel to field sites. Special Requirements: The individual should be proficient in Microsoft office software and have good written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. How to apply: Please send letter of intention and updated curriculum vitae: dimuths@hotmail.com

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