High School Research Intern in Soil Bioremediation
Kentucky State University

TITLE: High School Research Intern in Bioremediation

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture Community and the Sciences

EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Part-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  A High School Research Intern will support established research projects within the College of Agriculture, Community, and Sciences.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direct supervision of KSU Faculty Member, the High School Research Assistant will contribute to established research projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Assists other research staff with laboratory experiments and field work.
2. Assists in data collection, measurement, and recording of data.
3. Keeps a record of activities and may use photographs or videos, which can help in developing written progress reports.
4. Maintains records as required.
5. May assist in the maintenance of greenhouses facilities, etc.
6. Maintains inventory and maintains the laboratory in a clean and orderly manner.
7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Student must a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 scale
2. Student must be able to give a block of time of at least two hours
3. Student must be able to provide own transportation to location
4. Interest in agriculture, environmental science, horticulture, agribusiness, etc. is preferred

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:     

1. Computer literacy
2. Effective communication skills
3. Ability to work cooperatively in a team effort is required
4. Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential
5. Ability to maintain concise and accurate records.
6. Ability to follow instructions precisely in a laboratory or field setting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May involve extended physical exertion

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.