Research Technician, Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems Lab (osu)

Job Description

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Job Title:

Research Technician, Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems Lab

Department:

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science

The research technician will work in the Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems lab (Owen Lab) located on Ohio State University Columbus campus.

Greenhouse research support will be located in the Controlled Environment
Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) and Howlett Hall Greenhouses. Laboratory research assistance will occur in Howlett Hall.

Work will include general plant production and data collection, data analysis, reporting, and administrative and programmatic support.

Typical work duties of the selected candidate may include:
• Support the PD (Dr. Owen) in the design, management, and execution of greenhouse, nursery, and laboratory research projects. Greenhouse tasks will include but not limited to scheduling seed sow, product delivery, pot filling, transplanting, crop maintenance, data collection and harvest, sanitation, and photographing plants and samples. Laboratory tasks will include sample preparation, shipping and/or analysis, and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Analyzing, reporting, and communicating research results.
• Ordering supplies and reconciling requests.
• Coordinate and train undergraduate research assistants to execute greenhouse and laboratory tasks.
• Coordinate graduate research and assist with research activities.
• As needed, support research showcases when requested. Support would in planning, presenting, and communicating
research results.

Other duties will be assigned as needed to complete projects and reporting responsibilities. Moderate physical exertion related to greenhouse and nursery activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and mixing of light to heavy objects;
moving plants; standing for long periods of time; and exposure to heat, light, and wet greenhouse conditions will occur.

Minimum qualifications; a Bachelor’s of Science degree and at least 2 years work experience in a greenhouse and laboratory. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, statistical software (SAS, R, Python, or SPSS), and Sigma Plot required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Preferred qualifications include 3 years work experience in a greenhouse and laboratory and a Master’s of Science degree. Greenhouse and/or controlled environment production experience preferred.

 

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 3 (T3 level) position on the career roadmap.

The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Howlett Hall (0295)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

30

Shift:

First Shift