Research Fellow Full-time

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience
Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center
Title : Research Associate
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center (ADSC)
University of Hawaii at Manoa; Full Time/Part Time : Full-time
Temporary/Permanent : Temporary
Other Conditions : This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by July 31, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.
Perform elemental analyses on plant tissue and other biological materials. Operate, calibrate, and maintain spectroscopic instruments and specialized laboratory equipment.

• *Participate in the evaluation of existing laboratory techniques, conduct literature searches, and consult with professionals to assist in developing and validating new analytical methods.
• *Apply knowledge of the practical value of field-specific research to systematically observe, analyze, and objectively report experimental results to align outputs with project goals.
• *Execute daily cultivation tasks including tissue culture, cloning, transplanting, plant transfer, and shipping. Manage nutrients, pH, water, positive airflow, temperature, humidity, and pest/disease control.
• *Manage plant scheduling and organization to precisely project and meet daily, weekly, and monthly needs, maximizing research plant yield and quality.
• *Maintain organization, sterility, and cleanliness of the cultivation facility. Scout, wash, and sanitize all laboratory and cultivation equipment to ensure tools are in working order and completely free of contaminants.
• *Monitor certifications for critical lab equipment (e.g., autoclave, hoods), and assist with ordering laboratory materials and supplies.
• *Catalog and maintain the organization of plants and all associated research protocols. Systematize daily laboratory functions and cultivation workflows into efficient, routine procedures.
• *Co-manage and supervise laboratory technicians and student workers by assigning daily duties, establishing work schedules, and ensuring productivity.
• *Accurately demonstrate techniques and communicate complex operational needs to co-workers to safely meet research project deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical inventory.
• or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of controlled-environment plant cultivation, including tissue culture, cloning, nutrient/pH and water management, HVAC/environmental controls, pest management, and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the elemental analyses of plant tissue, and other biological material, and skill in the use of appropriate laboratory equipment.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and techniques used in spectroscopy, and skill in the use of related spectroscopic analytical instruments.
• Knowledge of the practical and potential value of research and experimentation in the field involved.
• Ability to participate in the analysis and evaluation of existing techniques and procedures and to assist in developing new ones.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and report objectively the results of research and experimentation.
• Ability to organize laboratory functions into routine procedures.

Experience in tissue-culture of relevant to tropical agricultural and horticultural plants, in particular anthuriums, banana, breadfruit, sweet potato, and taro.

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