Agricultural Science Research Technician
4 weeks ago
These positions are located with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
In these positions, you will assist with the maintenance, development, and research relating to a variety of woody and herbaceous plants.
Duties
- Waters, plants, propagates, fertilizes, prunes, sprays pesticides and other chemicals, controls weeds, and prevents insect and disease problems as required, in addition to performing general horticultural grooming of the garden or display area.
- Monitors garden and displays for evidence of plant damage or pest infestation, either by insects or plant disease pathogens.
- Assists in the preparation of exhibits about the collection and answers routine public inquiries about the plant materials, such as their care and use.
- Maintains greenhouse growing and propagation areas.
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Agricultural Science Research Technician
4 weeks ago
Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Department Of Agriculture Full timeSummary These positions are located with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.In these positions, you will assist with the maintenance, development, and research relating to a variety of woody and herbaceous plants. DutiesWaters, plants, propagates, fertilizes, prunes, sprays...
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PREP Research Associate
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Senior Agricultural Economist
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Senior Agricultural Economist
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Senior Research Fellow
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PREP Research Associate
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Washington, United States SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association Full timeThis position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program...
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PREP Research Associate
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Washington, United States SURA - Southeastern Universities Research Association Full timeThis position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program...
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General Development Officer
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Agricultural Data Scientist
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Research Analyst I
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Postdoctoral Research Fellows
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Research Technician/lab Manager
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Research Technician II
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Research Technician II
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