Research Lab Technician Viticulture and Enology

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties as a lead position in the coordination and completion of projects in a research lab or program. May supervise subordinate employees. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years experience; or a combination of education and/or related experience to equal six years.

Responsibilities

• General management and maintenance of research vineyards; operate vineyard equipment (hand tools, tractor, mechanized farm equipment, etc.), scout vineyard (pests, insects, diseases, weeds, and other production issues), pesticide application and record keeping, irrigation scheduling and monitoring, maintenance of vineyard equipment and irrigation system
• General management and maintenance of the Viticulture and Enology Research Laboratory; operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, record keeping for all aspects of laboratory operations
• Plan, organize, and implement multi-unit collaborative research within the Department of Plant and Soil Science Viticulture and Enology group; conduct field and laboratory experiments under the direction of project leaders, engage and organize research, data collection, work alongside students, post docs and visiting scholars.
• Purchase vineyard and laboratory supplies
• Travel to research and experimental sites
• Interact and communicate with grape growers and industry stakeholders
• Serve as safety captain for Viticulture and Enology research group.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level