Crop Protection Research Associate

3 days ago


Libertyville, Iowa, United States Beacon Hill Full time
Crop Protection Research Associate

This is a hands-on, lab and greenhouse-based position to support our bionematicide and soilborne biofungicide research group. In this role, you will work under the direction of a plant pathologist to establish and improve testing protocols, evaluate candidate bionematicide and soil-applied biofungicide products, and maintain critical nematode and pathogen colonies. Through this work, you will contribute to the discovery, evaluation, and development of the next generation of sustainable microbial and natural product-based biopesticides.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain pathogen and/or nematode colonies, following USDA APHIS PPQ containment guidelines as appropriate.
  • Cultivate plants in the greenhouse and lab.
  • Assist in running laboratory and greenhouse bioassays. Prepare plants, petri dishes, pests, and treatments for assay set up. Apply treatments, inoculate plants with pathogens/nematodes, and collect data.
  • Contribute to general lab maintenance, including agar media preparation, cleaning, autoclaving lab waste and supplies, and washing dishes.
  • Ensure safe work practices are followed.
  • Record experiments and enter data into Electronic Lab Notebook System
Requirements:
  • 0-2 years of related experience. Experience with plants, insects, pathogens, greenhouse, or laboratory operations is highly desired.
  • Track record of flexibility and adaptability.
  • Must excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, be well organized, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately without losing focus.
  • Must be able to follow directions, communicate findings, and ask questions when needed.
  • Willingness to perform physical labor in greenhouse environments.
Education:

An AS or BS in Biology or a related field is preferred.

Travel:


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