Job DescriptionThis position will assist the Entomology laboratory at the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in the implementation and maintenance of laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments affecting nursery production, turfgrass and other specialty crops during the upcoming growing seasons. The incumbent will assist the Entomology Principal Investigator with planting, fertilizing, mowing, weed and pest management, data and sample collection in the field and greenhouse, and assisting with experiments in the laboratory. This is an off-campus position at the Hampton Roads AREC, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.Some of the duties and responsibilities for this position are:1) Field, greenhouse and laboratory assistance (70%). Assist in all phases of field, greenhouse and laboratory work and learn to develop skills as a field scouter, identifying and recording pest and beneficial insect densities in crops of interest.2) Counting insect densities (25%). Be able to identify insect pests and beneficials and count pest and beneficial insect densities from collected field samples, or from both greenhouse and laboratory assays in a timely manner, and using equipment as directed.3) Data collection and entry (5%). Assist with data compilation and entry into computer-based storage system, using Microsoft Office and other programs. Collect data and take notes during field work, and during counting insect densities from field-collected samplesRequired QualificationsBasic computer skills (MS Office).Ability to work outside, regardless of the weather.Able to work independently and under supervision.Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and exercise basic quality control procedures.Preferred QualificationsExperience in an agricultural research setting. Experience with data collection, entering, and analysis, mowing and applying fertilizer would be beneficial. Basic knowledge in Entomology and good practices of laboratory are highly preferred.Pay Band1Appointment TypeRestrictedSalary Information$12.85 - $16.00; commensurate with experienceReview DateApril 16, 2024Additional InformationApplicant is required to submit a cover letter in addition to resume.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Alejandro Del-Pozo at ****** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
