Research Associate, Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems Lab (Owens Lab)

Job Title Research Associate, Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems Lab (Owens Lab) Department FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science Location Howlett Hall (0295) / Columbus campus Position Type Regular Scheduled Hours 40 Shift First Shift Summary The Research Associate will work in the Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems lab (Owen Lab) located on Ohio State University campus. Greenhouse research support will be located in the CEARC and Howlett Hall Greenhouses. Laboratory research assistance will occur in Howlett Hall and the CEARC Wet Lab. Work will include general greenhouse and tissue culture plant production and data collection, data analysis, writing and reporting, and administrative and programmatic support. Typical Duties Support the PD (Dr. Owen) in the design, management, and execution of greenhouse, nursery, tissue culture, and laboratory research projects. Greenhouse, nursery, and tissue culture tasks including scheduling seed sow, sticking unrooted cuttings, nursery operations, media preparation, tissue culture plant maintenance, pot/tray filling, transplanting, watering and plant checks, crop maintenance including pest and disease management, data collection, plant harvest, sanitation, and photographing plants or samples. Laboratory tasks including equipment maintenance and logging; sample preparation, analysis, shipping; data collection, entry, analysis, visualization, and interpretation. Ordering supplies and reconciling requests. Scheduling product delivery. Data analysis using statistical software (SAS) or RStudio; data visualization in SigmaPlot; reporting and publications; presenting at meetings or conferences. Train undergraduate research assistants and support research showcases, including preparation and cleanup. Other duties as assigned to complete projects, reporting and writing responsibilities. Moderate physical exertion related to greenhouse and nursery activities (lifting, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods) and exposure to heat, light, and wet conditions. Qualifications Minimum —Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a greenhouse and laboratory; 4 years of relevant experience with High School diploma or GED, 2 years with Associate's Degree, or 0 years with Bachelor's Degree. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; statistical software (SAS or RStudio); Sigma Plot; Camtasia or equivalent. Excellent oral and written communication and scientific writing skills. Strong organizational skills. Preferred —Master of Science degree with greenhouse and/or controlled environment production experience. Additional Information This job profile is a Research Technician 3 (T3 level) on the career roadmap. The offer will fall within the pay range based on internal equity, unit budget, and qualifications. Location: Howlett Hall. Position Type: Regular. Hours: 40. Background check and drug screen may be required post-offer. Equal Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Benefits (examples) 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 with employer contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio State University