Lab Technician (part-time)

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NYBG J ob Description Title: Reports t o: Lab Technician (part-time) Associate Curator: Position Summary: The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Lab Technician to measure bromeliads. Th e Lab Technician will work closely with NYBG Science and Horticulture to measure bromeliads in the living collection and process bromeliad leaves for a field experiment . The Lab Technician will report to the Associate Curator. Qualifications: - Prepare plant tissue samples for CN analysis using grinding mills and microbalance - Weigh and label litter bags for a decay experiment - Use photosynthesis analyzers to measure plant gas exchange - Measure plant size with a team in a greenhouse setting - Enter, organize and quality check data using Microsoft O ffice, Google Drive and R software - Participate in NYBG Science activities and outreach related to the project - Communicate promptly and clearly - Promote a safe, collaborative working environment - High school diploma or international equivalent - Some undergraduate science coursework - Plant research experience Physical Demands & Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand...