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Virginia Tech · 1 month ago

Laboratory & Research Specialist

Suffolk, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$53K/yr - $55K/yr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity. The Laboratory & Research Specialist position involves managing a multi-state project focused on faba bean production and requires independent and team work in agricultural settings.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the Manager of a multi-state project on faba bean winter production in the Mid-Atlantic region

Demonstrate evidence of technical writing

Travel frequently to the testing sites in Virginia and occasionally in North Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware

Qualification

AgronomyCrop ScienceField Equipment ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordTeamworkProblem SolvingTechnical WritingSelf-Motivated

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop science, or related agricultural field or equivalent education and experience; general knowledge of crop production

Ability to work in an agricultural setting during the entire growing season and during adverse weather conditions

Experience with field equipment

Demonstrated experience to work independently and in a team

Demonstrated experience with preparing tables in Microsoft Excel and Word

Licensed to operate a motor vehicle