Field Research Specialist
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Job Location:
Suffolk, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
This position provides support to the Plant Pathology Program at the Virginia Tech Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center; and more broadly provides support to TAREC administration as needed. The Plant Pathology Program is responsible for research implementation and information delivery of disease management strategies in agronomic crops in the Commonwealth. Current and ongoing research projects include: fungicide efficacy testing fungicide program testing nematicide and fumigant testing evaluation of disease and nematode-resistant varieties precision placement of fungicides and nematicides effects of irrigation and fertility on plant diseases and weather-based disease monitoring systems. Duties include field work with agronomic crop field trials on and off-station maintenance of field plots and greenhouse experiments irrigation design and management application of experimental treatments such as fungicides and nematicides collection of data and maintenance of accurate records of assigned duties including pesticide application records handling and application of agricultural chemicals for field plot maintenance planting and harvesting of research plots hauling field research equipment and general maintenance of equipment vehicles and facilities in the Plant Pathology Program/TAREC. This position is also expected to be a part of a two-person team with the program lab manager in; 1) developing trial protocols and carrying out protocol activities; 2) co-supervising part-time staff; and 3) setting up taking down and participating in educational events at the Center and other regional events. The successful candidate must communicate and work closely with TARECs Farm Manager and Assistant Farm Manager. While rare some overnight travel may be necessary on an annual basis.
Required Qualifications
Relevant experience and education in agronomic crop and/or vegetable production. Experience in operating agricultural equipment work in agricultural settings during all growing seasons and ability to handle strenuous labor. Must have or obtain a registered technician or category 1A and 10 pesticide applicators license (within 3 months of start date) and a Commercial Drivers License (within 6 months of start date).
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or B.S. and/or relevant experience and education with field plot maintenance application of pesticides design and data collection; experience with small plot agricultural research and pesticide application. Experience identifying plant diseases insects and weeds.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$40000-$46000 (Commensurate with Experience)
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 26 2026; open until filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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