Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant
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The Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant supports switchgrass field experiments at multiple locations, including their establishment, maintenance, and completion. The role also involves collecting, processing, and analyzing plant samples, using scientific instruments, and performing routine laboratory and equipment tasks. It is primarily responsible for collecting and processing Near Infrared Spectroscopy data and assists with microbial plant association projects and greenhouse and growth chamber management.
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Assist in the establishment, maintenance, and completion of switchgrass field experiments at multiple field locations.Driving a UT owned or personally owned vehicle is an essential function of the position.Assist in the collection, processing, and analysis of plant samples harvested from field experiments. Utilize a variety of scientific instruments to collect data from field experiments.General lab tasks and routine equipment maintenance.Be primarily responsible for collecting Near Infrared Spectroscopy data on field samples. This includes milling, packing, collecting spectral data from the NIRS machine, and data post processing.Assist with field projects and sample processing pipelines related to microbial plant association experiments.Assist with managing all greenhouse and growth chambers associated with the Juenger lab work in multiple experimental areas.
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