Research Greenhouse Support Specialist

Research Greenhouse Support Specialist

The Research Greenhouses, part of the CALS Agricultural Research Stations, are seeking a highly motivated Research Greenhouse Support Specialist to join the greenhouse operations team. The crops grown and the experiments taking place at the greenhouses are diverse and ever-changing, and research outcomes continue to have deep and meaningful impacts in our world. This position will assist with greenhouse operations and configuration, plant pest and disease management, plant care, supply stocking and ordering, maintenance and repairs, recordkeeping, and cleaning tasks. In addition, they will provide support to researchers, students, and the public in various capacities. Some examples of this support will include plant care guidance, greenhouse orientation training, and outreach efforts both within the UW and with external audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in continuing to learn, grow, and contribute to the plant sciences while being involved with a wide variety of interesting crops, experiments, and researchers, as well as the continually evolving technology involved with protected crop culture and research.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s)
• Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Participates in greenhouse pest and disease management activities, including but not limited to scouting and identification, control efforts (including pesticide application), recordkeeping, and exploration of...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/