Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Hope, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Horticulture and plant pathology research
Site preparation and planting
Irrigation and nutrient management
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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Research Field Technician for Horticulture, responsible for managing resources and research projects related to horticulture and plant pathology. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and two years of horticultural experience, with responsibilities including crop management and routine lab work.
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Job Summary
The Research Field Technician will assist in managing resources and research projects in Horticulture and Plant Pathology, including site preparation, planting, irrigation, nutrient management, and harvest of specialty crops.
Responsibilities extend to managing crops grown in the greenhouse and performing routine lab procedures in the plant pathology lab.
The position requires the ability to operate tractors, RTVs, and four-wheelers, and familiarity with MS Office.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a Research Field Technician for Horticulture, responsible for managing resources and research projects related to horticulture and plant pathology. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and two years of horticultural experience, with responsibilities including crop management and routine lab work.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Horticulture and Plant Pathology research
Site preparation and planting
Irrigation and nutrient management
Greenhouse crop management
Routine plant pathology lab work
Nice-to-have
Experience in a research setting
Experience managing research data
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of experience in managing horticultural crops
Ability to operate tractors, RTVs, and four wheelers