Title: Research Assistant, Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department: Conservation Science

Reports to: Curator, Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank

Resource: Up to 18 hours/week (one-year-term position)

Position Overview: Provide support to seed bank staff, including on prioritization, germination assessments, database entry, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

• Work with seed bank staff to test viability of seed collections, plan new collections, manage permits, enter data into collections database
• Conduct tasks related to seed banking as they arise
• Occasional seed collection possible, if desired

Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

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  Bachelor of science degree in botany, ecology, or related field
• Seed germination experience or desire to learn
• Interest in conservation or restoration science
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands:

Office and lab setting. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, listening, speaking, and keyboarding. Use of office and lab equipment. Occasional participation in field work if desired.

*The Chicago Botanic Garden requires all existing employees to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by October 15, 2021; hires after this date must be fully vaccinated upon hire or may request a medical/religious exemption after an offer is extended.*

Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

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