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Bartlett Tree Experts · 1 day ago

Research Technician

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bartlett Tree Experts is a company focused on arboriculture and urban ecology. The Research Technician will support research initiatives and technical guidance in the Mid-Atlantic region, conducting research and outreach activities related to plant health care and urban forestry.

AdviceEnvironmental ConsultingProperty Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with and manage basic and applied research programs in landscape plant health care to ensure Bartlett clients receive the highest quality services

Assist with establishment, maintenance, data collection, and statistical analysis of field and laboratory research

Assist with the writing and editing of peer-reviewed scientific publications and trade articles

Present research findings and related topics at Bartlett meetings, scientific meetings, and industry events

Organizes and presents at 4 - 6 outreach events for professional and/or lay audiences, in-person or virtual

Provide technical support to Bartlett arborists and plant health care specialists

Update and create technical publications for use by Bartlett arborists and plant health care specialists

Collect and analyze data, summarize findings, draft research papers and notes, etc

Maintain nursery and field trial plots and data on these plots

Recommend new areas of inquiry to improve after-planting tree survival

Find new grant opportunities and assist with writing grant proposals

Assist with GIS analyses and related functions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

FieldLab researchData collectionAnalysisProject managementMicrosoft SuiteArcGISCommunication proficiencyInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedProblem SolvingCreativityFlexibility

Required

BS degree in forestry, urban forestry, urban ecology, arboriculture, entomology, plant pathology, or related field; 3-5 years of field and laboratory research experience, including independent work

Proficiency in project management/multiple projects and activities simultaneously

Exceptional organization skills

Professional demeanor, superior written and oral communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills. Creativity, flexibility, diplomacy, and positive spirit are a must

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to establish, track and meet deadlines, often under pressure

Demonstrated proficiency in learning new software programs

Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications

Valid driver's license, willingness and ability to drive a pickup, SUV, and other vehicles

Preferred

MS degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, urban ecology, entomology, plant pathology, or related field with field and laboratory research experience

Knowledge of insect/plant disease identification, biology, and behavior

Knowledge and experience with programs including ArcGIS, JMP, R, Salesforce, etc

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credential upon hire or w/in 12 months service

Pesticide Applicator's License upon hire or within 12 months' service

Company

Bartlett Tree Experts

Bartlett Tree Experts focuses to help customers in maintaining healthy trees and shrubs.

Founded in 1907

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.bartlett.com

H1B Sponsorship

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