Bee Keeper/Field Technician

Position Type

Temporary Staff

Position Eclass

ST - SHRA Temp Hourly

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities.

Position Summary

Repost, previous applicants need not to apply, still under consideration

The Department of Biology seeks a temporary, part-time Beekeeper/Field Technician to help maintain honey bee apiaries and perform honey bee field research at UNC Greensboro, North Carolina.

The Beekeeper/Field Technician will work alongside Dr. Kaira Wagoner at the UNCG campus and affiliated apiaries.

The estimated time commitment is 10-20 hours per week.

Personal transportation to and from work sites in and around Greensboro, NC is required.

Experience with honey bee handling, biological research, and/or biological sample collection is preferred.

Standard working hours are flexible and typically fall M-F, 8-5, though some weekend work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with and/or knowledge of honey bee pests and husbandry

Preferred Qualifications

4 year degree + 1 year of directly related bee keeping or husbandry experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience.

Tenure Status

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Org #-Department

Biology - 12204

Job Open Date

02/09/2023

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

07/31/2023

Open Until Filled

FTE

0.500

Type of Appointment

Temporary

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

FLSA

Non-Exempt

By UNC Greensboro

The University of North Carolina Greensboro takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer more than 100 undergraduate areas of study and over 100 master and ...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Greensboro, NC

DATE POSTED

July 3, 2023