Biological Science Technician (Plants)

Duties

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining research plots. Irrigates, fertilizes, and applies pesticides according to the study plan. Assists with monitoring plantings, harvesting plots, collecting data, and data entry.
• Establishes and maintains seeds and plant production fields.
• Manages farm operations, including establishing and maintaining production and research plantings, managing field staff , and collecting study data.
• Operates and maintains farming equipment, building facilities, and grounds.
• Assists with Plant Materials Center (PMC) planning and management, and participates in technology transfer activities.