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.