Agriculture Specialist
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Job no: 531095
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Tidewater AREC
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
The position provides support for the cotton agronomy research program at the Virginia Tech's Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Duties will include, but are not limited to: assisting with packaging and organization of seed for cotton variety trials; assisting research technicians in planting, maintenance, and harvesting of research plots; assisting in data collection for laboratory and field research trials. This is an offcampus position located at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk, VA.
Must have completed high school degree or equivalent. General knowledge of crop production; Ability and wiliness to work outside under hot humid conditions. Experience working independently as well as in a team environment. Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.
Experience in smallplot agricultural research. Experience in operating row crop planters, sprayers, and cotton pickers. Possess knowledge of agronomic production systems, with emphasis on cotton production systems. Applicants who currently hold a valid private/commercial pesticide applicators license or exhibit the ability to obtain a commercial pesticide license. Experience with common fertilizer materials and possess an understanding of basic principles of soil fertility and nutrient management.
$14 - $18 per hour; commensurate with experience
Supplemental Questions to be answered by the applicant when applying for the position:
Do you have experience in field crop research and/or production?
Describe your ability to accurately keep records/data.
Describe your ability to work independently and in a group environment.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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