60080000 - AG-AGRONOMY

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Gainesville, FLORIDA
Deadline: 15 Mar 2024

Classification Title:

OPS Non-Clerical

Job Description:

Examples of specific tasks: transfer of tissue culture derived plants to soil, monitoring of irrigation, fertilization and temperature control in greenhouses, plant propagation, pasteurization of soil, devitalization of plants by autoclaving, monitoring of pests and diseases in the greenhouse and field, planting or harvesting plots or greenhouse trails, processing samples and recording data, collecting and handling samples from greenhouse or field grown plants, ordering of supplies, monitoring compliance with biosafety regulations.

 

The research program focuses on designing feedstocks for biofuels and bioproducts using the “plants as factories” concept in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Center https://cabbi.bio/research/feedstocks-theme/

Expected Salary:

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Previous experience with greenhouse or field work with crops. Exceptional performance skills such as self-motivation, attention to detail, honesty, dependability and adaptability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS or M.S. in plant science or related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

 



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