Plant Germplasm Propagation Specialist

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 73,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

US Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks personnel to propagate and grow prohibited and quarantined plants, and other plants used to test germplasm for pathogens to prevent the introduction of foreign pests during importation. The role involves working with scientists and crop specialists to ensure compliance and safety in germplasm handling.

Applicants should have training and experience sufficient to perform these duties, and resumes must reflect work

Qualifications

  • Experience propagating plants
  • Experience with germplasm testing for pathogens
  • Ability to work with prohibited and quarantined plants

Responsibilities

  • Propagate and grow prohibited and quarantined plants for testing germplasm for pathogens
  • Assist scientists and crop specialists in maintaining and evaluating plant materials for research and preservation

Job description

US Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks personnel to propagate and grow prohibited and quarantined plants, and other plants used to test germplasm for pathogens to prevent the introduction of foreign pests during importation. The role involves working with scientists and crop specialists to ensure compliance and safety in germplasm handling.

Applicants should have training and experience sufficient to perform these duties, and resumes must reflect work

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