Bee Lab Technician

Bee Lab Technician University of Vermont, United States about 22 hours ago

Location:

Burlington, VERMONT

Deadline:

; Position Details Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Bee Lab Technician Posting Summary Provide support on the research, education, and outreach mission of Vermont Bee Lab. During the field season (approx. May-Sep), assist in the management of research apiaries including hive inspections, animal husbandry, equipment preparation and maintenance, pest/pathogen testing and treatment. Support ongoing research efforts at these apiary locations through data collection, collecting samples for pesticide and pathogen analysis. Assist in drafting and maintaining a field calendar and scheduling field crew. During the remainder of the year, perform laboratory functions to including processing microscopy samples, maintaining field and laboratory data, maintaining equipment and lab inventory, and purchasing research supplies. Serve as a teaching assistant for summer beekeeping courses. Represent the Vermont Bee Lab at public and stakeholder events to include honey tastings, tabling, and presentations. Manage the VBL email and field incoming questions. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Associate's degree and one year or more of relevant experience in beekeepingm. Beekeeping experience should include working with commercial beekeepers, knowledge and experience microscopy, ability to manage field calendars and work as a team with other technicians. Experience navigating scientific literature and report writing. Ability to convey science to the broader audience and farmer community. Desirable Qualifications Experience in conducting assays for bee pests and pathogens, working knowledge of data analysis. Anticipated Pay Range $21.58 to $25.00/hour Other Information This position may be required to work occasional weekends because field work is dependent on weather. Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), ground Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/19/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of

Our Common Ground:

Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information Position Title Research Collaborator OC1 N Posting Number S6104PO Department Agricul Landscp Environmnt/51070 Position Number 00026560 Percent of Full-Time 0.75 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12