Agricultural Technician B
Agricultural Technician B
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Job Description
We are looking for wage personnel at Virginia Techs AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center located in Winchester Virginia. Join the dynamic tree fruit pathology research team at Virginia Techs AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center as a wage personnel Agricultural Technician. This position role is critical in supporting high end research in plant pathology through handson field and laboratory work focusing on the development and management of fruit tree pathogens in onsite research plots.
Key Responsibilities: Manage oversee and collect data in fruittree research plots.
Engage in rigorous fieldwork including selecting trees flagging trees counting diseased and healthy leaves and fruit shoots flower clusters and measure blight conduct fruit harvesting creating plant pathogen inoculum and deploying it in the field.
Analyze infected plant organs collect raw data for each disease create document findings in Excel and Word files.
Prepare plant tissues for plant pathogen identification or detection analyses fungicide assays in lab including sample grinding with Geno grinder and analysis with microtome microscope and camera.
Assist in a broad range of field and lab experiments.
Ensure accurate and efficient data management maintaining comprehensive records of all experimental activities (date block cultivar) online and in print.
Collaborate with graduate students field technician and other lab personnel on research initiatives. This position will not exceed 1500 hours within the payment year.
Required Qualifications
Direct or related experience in orchard/tree management plant sciences or biology as a wage personnel or similar capacity.
Computer literacy particularly with MS Word Excel email and internet applications.
A valid drivers license and access to personal transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in plant sciences biology horticulture microbiology or related field; practical experience in orchard and laboratory work is ideal.
Experience in data management and supervision.
Pay Band
2
Overtime Status
NonExempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
2040; average of 29 hours a week not to exceed 1500 hours in a year.
Review Date
April 15 2025; open until filled.
Additional Information
In addition to completing the VT application please provide resume/CV and references.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Srdjan Acimovicat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
