About the role#
The Conservation and Research Department at Red Butte Garden is hiring a Conservation & Research Assistant. This role supports staff with maintaining the conservation seed bank database and performing laboratory activities related to seed preservation. You will work on-site at the University of Utah campus.
What you'll do#
- Audit seed bank contents in the freezer and verify them against existing collection records.
- Enter accurate data into spreadsheets.
- Prepare new seed collections for storage by counting, testing for viability, imaging, and packaging samples.
- Maintain complete and accurate data records for all collections.
What you'll need#
- You must be a University of Utah student with a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with basic botany, plant ecology, and Utah flora.
- For Research Assistant I, little to no experience is required. For Research Assistant II, you need at least 1 year of related experience. One year of higher education can substitute for one year of directly related work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (On-site).
- Schedule: Part-time, 19 hours per week. Hours are flexible but should fall within normal workday hours.
- Compensation: $16.50 per hour.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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