Laboratory and Research Specialist II
Laboratory and Research Specialist II
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Job Description
Job Description
The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeks to hire a fulltime Laboratory and Research Specialist with expertise in Agroenvironmental Sensors and Electronics. This position serves as a primary research support specialist for instrumentation and data management in agricultural and environmental systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to designing deploying and maintaining instruments and networks devoted to environmental sensing (e.g. soil moisture stream flow/chemistry greenhouse gas emissions sap flux GPSand/or RFIDbased tracking); implementing cuttingedge environmental sensors and methods; assisting with data processing and analysis; implementing database management practices; recognizing and prioritizing research needs; working cooperatively with other team members; and assisting others with proper means and methods for accurately and safely meeting research tasks and objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors in science or engineering or related study or equivalent training experience; Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and perform strenuous work under adverse environmental conditions; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others; Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage detailed and complex tasks with good results; Experience with environmental sensors and equipment; Proven excellence in outreach verbal and written skills; Virginia Drivers License required with clear driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Data management tools such as R. Python MySQL and/or MatLab Electronics circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) design and development; Microcontroller and/or minicomputer experience (e.g. Arduino Raspberry Pl.; Computer programming experience
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
NonExempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Hours per week
40
Review Date
04/20/2025
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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
