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:
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.
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