Field Lab Aide - Greenhouse Production
Field Lab Aide - Greenhouse Production
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Job Description
Job Description
The lab of Dr. Eric Stallknecht is looking for a motivated field and laboratory aid. This is an offcampus position at the Hampton Roads Research and Extension Center 1444 Dimond Springs Rd Virginia Beach VA 23455. The laboratory desires an individual looking to gain knowledge about greenhouse production and experience working in a research laboratory. The selected individual will work on two main research projects 1 evaluating crops under photoselective shade materials and 2 the evaluation of hydroponically grown greenhouse lettuce. Successful field and laboratory aides are highly selfmotivated and capable of working independently. Additional information about the position can be found below. Past experience in horticulture greenhouses or agriculture is desirable but not required.
Required Qualifications
Successful field and laboratory aides are highly selfmotivated and capable of working independently. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and Excel ability to work in greenhouse regardless of weather ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Past experience in horticulture greenhouses or agriculture and laboratories is desirable but not required.
Pay Band
1
Overtime Status
NonExempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
Approximately 29 hours per week not to exceed 1500 in a year.
Review Date
04/15/2025
Additional Information
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.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Eric Stallknechtat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Part-Time
