Student Worker

The employee will assist a research technologist and Grad students in greenhouse and field operations that support plant disease and crop research. Responsibilities include routine plant care, experiment setup, data collection, and maintaining accurate records to ensure the success of ongoing research trials. 

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Assist in the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of greenhouse, field and growth-chamber experiments.

Help with planting, labeling, and environmental monitoring.

Prepare and handle plant samples for laboratory analyses (e.g., rating, weighing, or pathogen assessment).

Collect, organize, and enter research data accurately into Excel or specialized software

Maintain clean and organized workspaces in both greenhouse and laboratory environments.

Follow safety and research protocols under the supervision of faculty or senior staff.

Contribute to team communication and help troubleshoot daily experimental needs.

Assist with inoculating plants with pathogens under supervision.

Sterilize and prepare lab materials (e.g., media, glassware, pipettes).

Conduct microscopic or visual evaluation of plant diseases.

Label and store biological samples following biosafety protocols.

The duties described above are not exhaustive. The employee will also assist research technologists with additional greenhouse, field, or laboratory tasks as they arise to ensure smooth daily operations and the success of research projects.

Qualifications / Requirements

Required: 

Currently pursuing BA or MA

Must be 18 years old or older

Strong attention to detail 

Have interest in Agriculture, AgScience, Plant pathology, or related field

Able to work independently and in teams

Comfortable in field or lab setting

Pass a color blindness test 

Must be willing to work during summer, can work up to 40hrs/per week

Preferred: 

Understand the use of Pesticide

Experience with excel

Freshman or Sophomore standing

Work Schedule / Compensation

Starting Pay $15

Flexible hours, weekday, optional weekends(after fully trained)

Location

Must be able to work in Lincoln, On campus(UNL) research farm located on havelock and 84th.

Application Instructions

resume, cover letter and at least 1 reference .
 

Equal Opportunity Statement

 The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

 Contact Information

 Email me with resume, cover letter and recommendations letter: nmark2@nebraska.unl.edu