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Researcher I - Lab and Field Manager
Jackson, TN

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is seeking a researcher I - lab and field manager. This position provides skilled technical support to agricultural research operations. Position assists in the planning of experiments and the development of test procedures. Position participates in the interpretation of data, development of conclusions, and contributes to presentations. Specifically, the position will perform soil and root sampling and analysis; isolate and maintain bacterial and fungal isolates and generate inoculum; run molecular genetic equipment and tests; rate and record disease ratings in field trials and from leaf samples; perform diagnostic tests on plant samples received from county agents and farmers; and use dissecting and compound microscopes in pathogen identification and research procedures.