"Field Researcher IV"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Field Researcher IV for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates in the planning, establishment and maintenance of field/greenhouse/growth chamber/laboratory experiments including field plot design, preparation, and implementation; weed and pest control; fertilization; harvest; any other maintenance requirements including farming equipment.
• Supervises, trains and assigns duties to hourly employees to facilitate an efficient and productive weed science program.
• Facilitates projects to coordinate data collection, experimental design and new experiment development.
• Trains personnel to safely operate equipment used in the weed science research program.
• Assists in the preparation, organization and coordination of the effective evaluation of large scale weed science field and greenhouse experiments, other research trials and spaced plants, including data collection, database maintenance, subsequent statistical analysis, and document preparation for publication.
• Coordinates equipment use, preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Participates in the requisition ordering of all field supplies, seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, laboratory chemicals and necessary supplies for the project.
• Participates in field days, conferences, demonstrations, literature searches and visitor tours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Plant Science including course work in plant biology and /or plant ecology, or an equivalent combination of education.

City:

Chatsworth

State:

NJ

Equipment Utilized:

Familiarity with seeding and spraying equipment utilized in field and greenhouse research as well as precision scale, microscope, laminar flow hood or any other equipment used in the laboratory.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and endure strenuous physical activities in frequently adverse conditions.

Special Conditions:

Clean Driving Record.

Salary:

$54,027-$59,430