Research Technician - Plant Science- #688322756

Research Technician

• Plant Science
• #688322756 Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.
• 3.

9 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Organic farming Report writing Outdoor work Greenhouse experience Bachelor of Science Writing skills Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Field research Agriculture Data collection Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY SUMMARY

: The Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is currently seeking One Technical Research Staff to participate in an Organic Tomato Breeding Research Project . This position will assist with one or more of the following activities: farm preparation, plant data collection, field preparation, conducting greenhouse planting and supervise hybridization and other breeding methods, supervising students at the field and greenhouse, maintaining plants during the growing season and assist faculty and organizing all research materials and report preparation. The selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena, in the Department of Plant Science.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

(this is just a small sampling of work variety): This position will assist with one or more of the following activities: farm preparation, plant data collection, field preparation, conducting greenhouse planting and supervise hybridization and other breeding methods, supervising students at the field and greenhouse, maintaining plants during the growing season and assist faculty and organizing all research materials and report preparation. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Priti Saxena in the Department of Plant Science.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Should have BS in Plant Science, Agriculture. Must demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet project deadlines . Must be able to work in crop field environments as part of research activities. This position may be considered for internship credit with the approval of the student's department chair or internship coordinator .

PREFERRED

Excellent written and verbal communication skills .

ABOUT US

: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Pepsi Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at

COVID-19

Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to . Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.