Job Description :
Conducting Research :
Conducts research on minor-use pesticide registration under good laboratory Practices (GLP) guidelines, to ensure the quality and integrity of scientific research.
This will involve both laboratory and field components.
- Conduct and implement field protocols / experiments to obtain treated and non-treated fruit residue samples designed by Study Directors in compliance with EPA-USDA IR-4 Program, GLPs, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Conduct crop safety efficacy trials according to the specified protocol, analyze the results, and prepare report based on experimental findings and submit the reports to Study Director.
- Trains and guides the field technicians in mix-loading, spray applications, and pesticide treatments according to the experimental design to ensure adherence to protocols.
Documenting and Compiling Environmental Data :
- Document, compile, and archive environmental and procedure data.
- Prepare reports, graphs, tables, etc., as needed in compliance with GLPs and SOPs in a timely manner.
- Maintain IR-4 equipment in good order in compliance with GLPs and SOPs.
- Prepare maintain and ship research residue specimens / samples for further analysis.
Consultation and Protocol Verification :
- Consult with Study Director (SD) and / or Field Director (FD) as needed.
- Reads the experimental protocols and verifies with the SD and / or FD the trial can be done as written.
- Respond to requests for information from SD, FD, and IR-4 headquarters in a timely manner.
- Repair research equipment and arrange off-site research field plots with local producers.
Expected Salary :
$.-$. / hour based on education and experience
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, biology, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Be reliable and detailed oriented (i.e., excellent documentation and research procedure recording skills).
- Know how or capable of learning to operate and calibrate tractor spray equipment, laboratory, and environmental sensing equipment in compliance with SOPs and GLPs.
- Familiarity with agricultural practices in South Florida.
4 days ago