Agricultural Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Blackstone, Massachusetts, United States Virginia Cooperative Extension Full time

**Job Overview:**

The Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking an Agricultural Specialist III to join their team at the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SPAREC) in Blackstone, Virginia.

**Salary Information:** $38,000 - $45,000; commensurate with experience.

**Job Responsibilities:)

  • Generate, collect, analyze, and transfer research data;
  • Manage daily field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities and Center operations;
  • Interact with project leaders and the farm manager to initiate experiments, establish research protocols, and integrate research projects into the total research program of the Center.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of agricultural research techniques and procedures;
  • Experience operating agricultural and/or research equipment and vehicles;
  • Working knowledge of and abilities in production agriculture sufficient to project sound judgment into a research setting;
  • Demonstrated appreciation and concern for precision, thoroughness, timeliness, and total disclosure in research activities;
  • Experience with managing and training subordinates and peers;
  • Knowledge of agricultural disease and pest identification;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele base;
  • Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.

**Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds;
  • Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, reach, grasp and perform repetitive tasks with hands;
  • Must be able to work outside in adverse weather (cold and hot) conditions;
  • Must have an acceptable and safe driving record;
  • Must have a driver's license check.

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