Research Technician 2

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts experiments in a research vineyard and laboratory; performs experimental procedures and records and consolidates data; executes planned research activities using observation, measurement and analytical techniques; collects cane, and plant tissues for lab analyses; performs post-harvest chemical analyses of berries; performs routine experimental procedures including freezing tests of grape varieties; prepares research log sheets and maintains records in research vineyard, greenhouse, and laboratory; enters, consolidates, and tabulates research data for analysis; performs library research on specified topics; analyzes data by conducting statistics and summarize for publication; writes research reports and manuscripts for publication; assists with proposal writing and submission; instructs assistants and students in field and laboratory procedures and techniques.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of relevant experience required
• Knowledge of experimental design to conduct field crop research
• Experience in computer literacy encompassing Windows operating system and its environment
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree horticulture or plant/biological science, viticulture, horticulture, or related degree and/or training and experience
• Familiarity with grapevine biology and physiology and plant stress
• Familiarity with fruit chemistry and lab analysis
• Familiarity with statistical analysis

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments in a research vineyard and laboratory
• Performs experimental procedures and records and consolidates data
• Executes planned research activities using observation, measurement and analytical techniques
• Collects cane, and plant tissues for lab analyses
• Performs post-harvest chemical analyses of berries
• Performs routine experimental procedures including freezing tests of grape varieties
• Prepares research log sheets and maintains records in research vineyard, greenhouse, and laboratory
• Enters, consolidates, and tabulates research data for analysis
• Performs library research on specified topics
• Analyzes data by conducting statistics and summarize for publication
• Writes research reports and manuscripts for publication
• Assists with proposal writing and submission
• Instructs assistants and students in field and laboratory procedures and techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity which includes an excellent benefits package.
• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED