About the role#
This position offers students a chance to build practical skills in botany. You will gain experience relevant to a career as a field biologist by focusing on plant identification and specimen treatment. This is a pooled, hourly, part-time role working 10 to 15 hours per week on an on-site basis.
What you'll do#
- Process and mount plant specimens.
- Enter specimen data into the department database.
- Identify various plant specimens.
- Assist with the collection and field processing of plants.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current major in the College of Science.
- You need to have completed Taxonomy with a grade of B or better, or have received approval from the Herbarium Curator.
- It is preferred that you can work independently and with attention to detail.
- A personal or professional interest in plant identification is preferred.
- This role involves physical activity, including standing for long periods, bending, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds. You will work in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes exposed to heat or dust.
Location & details#
- Location: Ogden, Utah.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Weber State University
Weber State University operates as a public institution of higher education based in Ogden, Utah. Founded in 1889, the school provides certificate and degree programs to a student body of over 33,000 individuals. It maintains a focus on liberal arts, technology, and undergraduate research. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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