Performs lab tasks including inventorying, processing, weighing of samples, data collection, recording and analysis. Programs and deploys data loggers, weather stations and other machinery as well as calibrates and deploys all instrumentation. Uses complex processes and instrumentations including gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chromatographs, spectrometers, spectroradiometers, microscopes. Maintains field experiments and equipment including lab, greenhouse, field crop, irrigation and… Show more Performs lab tasks including inventorying, processing, weighing of samples, data collection, recording and analysis. Programs and deploys data loggers, weather stations and other machinery as well as calibrates and deploys all instrumentation. Uses complex processes and instrumentations including gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chromatographs, spectrometers, spectroradiometers, microscopes. Maintains field experiments and equipment including lab, greenhouse, field crop, irrigation and weather station equipment. Designs and implements experimental design. Collaborates with other scientist and technicians. Oversees and directs support staff in the completion of tasks. Demonstrates an understanding of the logistical dilemmas with fieldwork and how to best deal with or work around them. Agriculture engineering, designing and building devices that aid in the accuracy and/or ease of completing a task. Minor mechanic work on vehicles, trailers and other equipment. Oversees that lab, workshop and other facilities are used in a safe and proper manner by employees who had necessary training. Manages directs and plans day to day work schedules of undergraduate technicians. Show less

Assist research scientist and technicians in accomplishing field experiments for sensor-based irrigation management of center pivot and subsurface drip irrigation systems. Capable of maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing center pivot and drip irrigation systems, as well as electronic components at the circuit board level. Independently performed plant mapping, crop growth staging, destructive biomass sampling and seed counts for cotton, sorghum and corn crops. Experienced in measuring soil… Show more Assist research scientist and technicians in accomplishing field experiments for sensor-based irrigation management of center pivot and subsurface drip irrigation systems. Capable of maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing center pivot and drip irrigation systems, as well as electronic components at the circuit board level. Independently performed plant mapping, crop growth staging, destructive biomass sampling and seed counts for cotton, sorghum and corn crops. Experienced in measuring soil water content using the neutron probe and gravimetric methods. Calculated reference ET from weather data and crop ET using soil water balance equation. Trained and have work extensively with radioactive materials used for sensing soil moisture. Collected, organized and analyzed data from field experiments. Applied pesticides and herbicides. Constructed power supplies for sensors and tested and calibrated units for deployment. Coached other student workers through daily tasks. Operated heavy equipment for various field tasks. Built, maintained, operated and collated data from environmental monitoring stations. Downloaded weather data using computer peripherals and manually collected weather data from onsite NOAA station. Performed field and facility maintenance such as hoeing weeds, mowing/weed eating, lighting and electrical repairs and hookups, plumbing, painting, etc. Show less

Sampled soils from corn, wheat, sorghum and cotton cropping systems. Analyzed and communicated analysis results to producers. Attended and participated in co-op board meetings. Performed analysis and grading of incoming and stored grain. Assisted sales and agronomy professionals. Interacted with growers and producers. Performed logistical planning to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products. Organized grower field days. Maintained variety experimental trial plots throughout the growing… Show more Sampled soils from corn, wheat, sorghum and cotton cropping systems. Analyzed and communicated analysis results to producers. Attended and participated in co-op board meetings. Performed analysis and grading of incoming and stored grain. Assisted sales and agronomy professionals. Interacted with growers and producers. Performed logistical planning to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products. Organized grower field days. Maintained variety experimental trial plots throughout the growing season. As part of a team organized and conducted area wide crop production presentations and discussions with area seed, chemical and fertilizer representatives and extension agents. Show less