Research Associate - Entomology - Full-time / Part-time

Summary:

The selected candidate will work with a dynamic team to help solve issues associated with food production. This is an opportunity to work with a group of passionate and inquisitive people from a variety of disciplines daily. The environment is fast-paced and very engaging where solutions imagined in the morning can be tested in the afternoon.

Specific Areas of Responsibilities:

• Lead the continued development of integrated pest management program strategy
• Monitor pest ecosystems to evaluate the presence of pest species, natural pest predators, and conditions that may contribute to pest problems
• Conduct applied field research designed to manage insect pests using practices that protect the ecosystem through in integrated approach while increasing reliability
• Provide expertise and training of employees about pest biology, the IPM approach, and new pest management strategies
• Collaborate with key industry, academics, specialist and/or others to improve IPM programs
• Engage with local regulatory inspectors to ensure program compliance
• Works across functions on site that include field and greenhouse settings
• Work with farm teams to define a crop rotation, cover crop use, and beneficial insect harbor refugia.

Qualifications:

• BS in Agriculture/Entomology
• PCA License preferred
• 2-3 years of industry experience
• Communication, computer, team player, cirtical thinking skills
• Bilingual a plus

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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