NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Fruit Tree Certification Molecular Lab Supervisor
Benton County – Prosser, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $89K/yr
2+ years expThe Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking a Fruit Tree Certification Molecular Lab Supervisor to support the certification of fruit tree planting stock. This role involves conducting lab testing and biological indexing to detect disease pathogens in fruit trees and overseeing compliance and certification programs.
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Responsibilities
Conduct seasonal sampling of registered trees in certified nurseries. Assist with greenhouse indexing of this material to determine presence of viruses or virus-like pathogens
Conduct surveys of the areas surrounding fruit tree nurseries for the presence of viruses and insect vectors. Using visual inspection and laboratory analysis survey and identify weeds growing in and around fruit tree nurseries that could serve as a reservoir for viruses. Draw conclusions from field data and make recommendations as to certification status of registered trees. Keep written records, write reports and enter data using Microsoft Office programs and other database software
Conduct appropriate serological, molecular and biological testing protocols in laboratory, greenhouse and field settings, making final determination of results
Read and comprehend technical and professional materials, accurately follow oral and written instructions to independently perform laboratory tests
Conduct research literature reviews to stay current on new fruit tree virus disease threats and lab techniques
Oversee state compliance agreements, audit-based certification programs and planting stock virus certification standards
Update the program database when new registered mother trees enter the program and also verify that certified or registered fruit trees found to be infected with a pathogen are removed from the participating nursery and the database is updated accordingly
Visually identify virus symptoms on fruit trees and indicator plants and distinguish those from physiological or nutritional disorders
Supervise assigned staff
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree with major study in a natural science
Two (2) years professional research work experience in a specific specialty field
Six (6) years of professional research work experience in a specialty field
A master's or PhD degree in this specific specialty field will substitute for the experience
Preferred
Experience in identifying viruses and managing plant disease issues pertinent to Northwest fruit tree growers
Benefits
Dependent Care Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Waiver
Deferred Compensation
12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
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