Field Biologist

Job Summary:

The Biologist will join an interdisciplinary program focused on scientific investigations in crop protection, sustainable farming methods, and the development of new agricultural products for a diverse clientele. The position is an agricultural field biologist position, not a lab position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Conduct field/greenhouse trials as well as laboratory assays to characterize crop protection products for the control of crop pests, focusing especially foliar, soil, and seed-applied treatments. Crops to include field, fruit, greenhouse, and vegetable crops of the South-Western United States.

· Assist in applying experimental and commercial compounds to target crops.

· Isolate and develop an inventory of common plant pathogens.

· Characterize efficacy, product characteristics, and crop safety of test materials following treatment.

· Lead data collection, review of trial research, and interpretation of results in technical reports.

· Manage scheduling and conduct of daily trial assessments working in coordination with other staff biologists.

· Timely and organized data management from collection through reporting.

· Maintenance of site records for trial conditions.

· Manage local field and equipment records as needed for any regulated research (with appropriate training provided).

· Attend continuing education training for professional development and licensing requirements.

Education and Experience:

· Degree in the field of horticulture, plant pathology, crop protection, agriculture, or related disciplinary sciences.

· Basic working knowledge of experiment design and field trial management.

· Willing to routinely handle and apply chemicals and other crop protectants safely and in complete accordance with regulatory guidelines.

· Ability to work independently as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary research team.

· Solid verbal and written communication skills.

· Able to work in field, greenhouse, and lab environments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000