Research Specialist
About The Position
Responsible for supervising and participating in extension and research projects related to urban and structural pest management. All projects include frequent travel throughout the state. Duties include evaluation of literature relevant to research projects; design, modification, and evaluation of research projects; generating reports for sponsors; and presentation of research projects. Additional responsibilities include supervision of hourly workers, and the management, coordination and upkeep of the laboratory insect colonies, vehicles, and equipment. Further responsibilities include maintaining the VT Bed Bug Urban Pest Management Center website and social media assets; interacting with research sponsors; and assisting graduate students. Reports to the Urban Pest Management specialist, and will assist in overall program coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology, Biology or related area, or equivalent years of training & experience.
- Laboratory experience in a biological field or pest management.
- Experience using the scientific method in research design and field research experience.
- Strong computer skills and ability to maintain a basic website using modern content management systems.
- Proficient in standard software including, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work well with pest management professionals, the public, public housing administrators and residents.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Travel within the state of Virginia is required (often overnight).
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record.
- Willingness to work in cockroach and bed bug infested dwellings.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Category 10 pesticide applicator license within the first 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with basic statistical packages.
- Experience with small power equipment, such as soil augers, drills, weed whackers etc.
Responsibilities
- Supervising and participating in extension and research projects related to urban and structural pest management.
- Evaluating literature relevant to research projects.
- Designing, modifying, and evaluating research projects.
- Generating reports for sponsors.
- Presenting research projects.
- Supervising hourly workers.
- Managing, coordinating, and maintaining laboratory insect colonies, vehicles, and equipment.
- Maintaining the VT Bed Bug Urban Pest Management Center website and social media assets.
- Interacting with research sponsors.
- Assisting graduate students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
