What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Biologist position at AG Metrics Group Inc?
Company Overview
Ag Metrics Group, a leading American agricultural consulting and contract research organization, has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation for over 40 years. With a focus on developing new crop technologies across the United States, we serve a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers, cooperatives, and government entities.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Biologist to join our dynamic team at Ag Metrics Group. In this role, you will contribute to groundbreaking research in various agricultural fields, helping to solve crop production challenges through innovative scientific methods. This position is based in one of our regional centers and plays a vital role in advancing our mission.
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).
Requirements
· 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
If you are passionate about advancing agricultural science and want to be part of an innovative team at Ag Metrics Group, we invite you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
