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Closing Date:
05/09/2026
Type of Position:
Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:
PLPA | Virology Research

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
A full time Program Technician position is available in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology within the Division of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas System. The selected candidate will provide technical and operational support to laboratory and greenhouse activities associated with the Arkansas Clean Plant Center.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with plant tissue culture activities, supporting plant health and maintenance of clean plant materials, and helping carry out routine diagnostic and laboratory procedures following established protocols. The Program Technician will work under supervision and assist senior staff with data collection, sample preparation, and maintenance of laboratory and greenhouse spaces.

This position is funded through the Arkansas Clean Plant Center. Continuation of employment from year to year is contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Anticipated start date: After June 1, 2026.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in life sciences, plant sciences, biology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in a laboratory, greenhouse, or plant science setting.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques or plant tissue culture concepts.
• Experience working with standard operating procedures and maintaining organized records.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$45,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Ioannis Tzanetakis, itzaneta@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes