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SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CROP TISSUE CULTURE SPECIALIST
Washington State University - Prosser
An opportunity is available to develop and use tissue culture methods to create perennial specialty crops free of destructive plant viruses. This critical position joins a team that is a leading developer of virus-free fruit trees, grapes and hops in the U.S. The position will use existing methods of meristematic cell culture and will develop and evaluate new techniques to obtain pathogen-free plants. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in plant biology or related field and six (6) years of related professional research experience to include three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture, OR, Master's degree in plant biology or related field and three (3) years of experience in plant tissue culture. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
To apply, visit the WSU Human Resource Services website. Screening date will be December 15 with position open until filled. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.
Posted 10/23/09
SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING DIRECTOR
Lodi Winegrape Commission, Lodi, CA
Job Description: The successful applicant will: 1) Direct the Commission’s Grower Education Program consisting of meetings, workshops and field days as well as maintaining website content and writing a bi-monthly grower newsletter; 2) Oversee the Commission’s Research Program and providing staff support for the 14 member Research Committee; 3) Direct the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing certification program focusing on expanding the number of grower and winery participants as well as providing guidance for current and new program participants; 4) Organize and carry out Lodi Winegrower’s Workbook workshops with growers where they will complete a self-assessment workbook on sustainable vineyard practices; 5) Assist growers in developing and implementing vineyard action plans based on the self-assessment; 6) Apply for grants to help support the program; 7) Maintain LWC’s demonstration vineyard; 8) Represent LWC in wine industry events within and outside California.
Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in ecological sciences, a graduate degree is desirable but not required. Other desired qualifications: training and/or experience in viticulture; training and/or experience in integrated pest management; training and/or experience in database development and management as well as word-processing and desktop publishing software; experience in working with growers; demonstrated grant writing skills; demonstrated writing and public speaking skills. Successful applicant should possess excellent inter-personal skills as the job entails day-to-day interaction with winegrape growers and pest control advisors.
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Posted 09/11/09
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WSU Center for Advising & Career Development
Winejobs.com: The Wine Industry's Leading Online Job Site
2008 Salary Survey Report from Wine Business Monthly