Research Technician I – Horticulture

Research Technician I – Horticulture

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates plant propagation, nursery stock, and horticultural research trials.
• Collects samples and measurement data from experiments. Implements and maintains data collection and summarization for field and greenhouse trials.
• Monitors plant growth, soil conditions, irrigation schedules, and pest management strategies.
• Collects and compiles data, computes quantities, and extends projections.
• Assembles and operates horticultural research equipment.
• Assists senior staff members in conducting major field and greenhouse experiments and consults in developing horticultural research protocols.
• Assists student workers and supports undergraduate and graduate research students in their assigned projects.
• Participates in college wide events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Horticulture, Agriculture, Biology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in horticulture, plant science, or greenhouse/nursery operations.
• Strong knowledge of plant taxonomy, nomenclature, plant care, propagation techniques, and horticultural research methods.
• Ability to operate and maintain horticultural equipment.
• Readiness to obtain a Texas pesticide applicator license if required.