Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Develop protocols and guidelines for the application of portable diagnosis tools for onsite pest identification.
• Conduct laboratory and applied research in collaboration with Extension that addresses state and local needs.
• Maintain the materials generated by the project. 
•  Assist with the collection of data, evaluation, and reports.
• Assist with grant writing, and budgeting, and provide input in the development of educational programs.
• Prepare extension outreach materials like fact sheets, trifolds, brochures, etc for disseminating information to the limited resources farmers. 
• Mentor graduate/undergraduate students, lab technicians, and student workers.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

•  Make presentations orally or on posters of applied research results at conferences or meetings.
•  Work with clientele across a wide range of socio-economic classes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with extension educators that lead to substantial applied research that directly benefits producers across the region.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

•  B. S. in Plant Science/ Molecular Biology/Plant Pathology, or a closely related field. 
• Priority will be given to MS degree holders with laboratory experience on molecular tools. 
• Hands-on experience in basic molecular techniques and fundamentals of plant pathology.
• Must be willing to do farm visits and travel to state events as needed. 
• Demonstrated ability to hold the interest of an audience. 

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