Horticulture Research Associate - Field & Lab Specialist

Mississippi State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a research-oriented professional to assist in horticulture studies at a CMREC location. You will participate in field, greenhouse, and lab work, execute protocols, record data meticulously, and contribute to data analysis and technical writing as part of a collaborative team.

The role involves growing and maintaining plant material, assisting with field days, and updating the trial garden website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Masters in horticulture or related field preferred with 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow research protocols and plan/implement field experiments and record data.
• Grow, maintain, and harvest plants in field, greenhouse, and lab.
• Manage greenhouse production, monitor control systems, and check pH/EC levels.

Skills

Data analysis

Experimental design

Plant biology

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Pipetting

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking a research-oriented professional to assist in horticulture studies at a CMREC location. You will participate in field, greenhouse, and lab work, execute protocols, record data meticulously, and contribute to data analysis and technical writing as part of a collaborative team.

The role involves growing and maintaining plant material, assisting with field days, and updating the trial garden website.