Visiting Scholar

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Scholar provides technical and scholarly support for the barley breeding and genetics program, contributing to laboratory, greenhouse, and field operations. This role supports all stages of crop production, data collection, and sample processing, with significant involvement during peak planting and harvesting seasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science, agronomy, biology, or a related field
• Experience working with plants in field and greenhouse environments
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions during peak field seasons
• Strong organizational and data management skills

Responsibilities

• Support field operations including seed packaging, planting, plot maintenance, note-taking, data entry, harvesting, and post-harvest processing
• Assist with greenhouse operations, including planting, maintaining, and harvesting plant materials
• Conduct analytical laboratory procedures on field-derived samples
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data and observations
• Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of field equipment such as tractors, planters, combine harvesters, threshers, seed treaters, and other small farm equipment
• Ensure proper handling and organization of plant materials and research samples across lab, greenhouse, and field environments
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff to support breeding program objectives and seasonal workflow demands

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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