Virginia Mountain View

Lab & Research Specialist I

  • 531111
  • Suffolk, Virginia, United States
  • Tidewater AREC
  • Agriculture / Life Science
  • Research / Scientific
  • Staff
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

Prepare plans of experiments designed by project leader and enter experimental data for statistical analysis. Duties include field and laboratory work with field crops, collection of data and maintenance of accurate records of assigned duties, generation of data slides, poster displays and scientific reports, and handling of agricultural chemicals.

Required Qualifications

Experience preparing well designed displays, posters, visual aids and reports of scientific data.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. degree in Life Sciences or equivalent related experience.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

November 1, 2024

Additional Information

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.
Do you currently hold a pesticide applicators license?
Do you have experience in experimental design and analysis of any kind?

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Hunter Frame at whframe@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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