To apply for this position, visit http://jobs.vt.edu/ and search for Posting Number 071243  
 
Research Specialist Senior  
Laboratory & Research Specialist II  
071243  
Maintain and collect data on a population of insertional mutant plants involving greenhouse management (acclimatization, fertilization, pest monitoring, pesticide application, optimizing growth, cross-pollination, fruit harvest, leaf sampling) and database management (FileMaker Pro) for storage of information on mutant lines (digital photographs, results of molecular screening, seed inventory, history of development) and organization of samples in the collection (seed storage, transmission of samples to partner institutions). The person in this position will be expected to cooperate with other greenhouse personnel to contribute to overall greenhouse maintenance required.  
Experience with plant growth under various environments. Knowledge of database management. Experience working with others effectively. Proven office software knowledge to include word processing and spreadsheet applications.  
Experience in database management. Experience using MS Office including Word and Excel.  
BS or MS in Horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.  
Must provide own transportation on regular basis  
Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application.  
 
Staff (Salary)  
Restricted  
August 1, 2008  
 
 
Calendar Year  
Full Time  
 
4  
$31,252- 35,360  
Horticulture  
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences  
On campus  
 
11-16-2007  
 
11-26-2007  
No