2400000210 - University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates Agricultural Research Projects
  • Executes research projects under the general supervision of the Center Director
  • Records, organizes, and reports experimental and production data to the Director and Principal Investigator
  • Calculates and mixes specific water soluble fertilizers for greenhouse crops
  • Performs Integrated Pest Management Programs
  • Manages Biological Control Pest Management Systems as well as pesticide application
  • Maintains grading shed and grading line equipment
  • Works directly with faculty to facilitate research in support of the faculty member's program
• Analyzes results and reports results to the Principal Investigator and Center Director:
  • Record research data in a journal
  • Enter records into computerized system
  • Report data to Principal Investigator per work plans
• Coordinate, oversee, and direct the work of support personnel and/or students:
  • Coordinate work activities that pertain to research in entomology and plant sciences (fruits and vegetable in particular)
  • Ensure work safety compliance and perform training activities
• Oversee safety programs and worker protection standards:
  • Trainer for all employees for compliance to worker protection standards
  • Maintains Cat 10 and Cat 15 Pesticide Certification
  • Maintains audit compliance from State of Tennessee

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in a plant science related field
  • Advanced knowledge of greenhouse operations and plant science agricultural research studies
  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory methods including plant production
  • General knowledge of research methods, statistical compilation, and data analysis
  • Ability to lead, communicate, and work well with others
  • Ability to oversee and direct the work of support personnel and students
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Competent in general computer skills
  • Ability to obtain/maintain pesticide application certification or obtain within 6 months
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in an outdoor environment
• Preferred:
  • Ability to operate specialized lab equipment such as pH and EC meters
  • Ability to scout and diagnose plant health and pests issues
  • Ability to calculate and mix blended fertilizers