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Chicago Botanic Garden

Plant Propagator

Glencoe, IL · On-site

$26 - $30.55/hr

Working collaboratively with production growers, scientists, graduate students, volunteers, and external partners, the Plant Propagator coordinates propagation requests, assesses production capacity ...

EarthBalance Corp

Nursery Production Specialist

Arcadia, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Nursery Production Specialist The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production, care, and ... Education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, natural ...

EarthBalance Corp

Nursery Production Specialist

Arcadia, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Nursery Production Specialist The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production, care, and ... Education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, natural ...

EarthBalance

Nursery Production Specialist

Arcadia, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Nursery Production Specialist The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production, care, and ... Education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, natural ...

EarthBalance

Nursery Production Specialist

Arcadia, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Nursery Production Specialist The Nursery Production Specialist supports the production, care, and ... Education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agriculture, natural ...

Bayer

Plant Biology Co-op

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$22.75 - $47.75/hr

... plant production and testing workflows, collaborating with researchers and scientists to achieve shared research goals and technical milestones. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary ...

Bayer Inc.

Plant Biology Co-op

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$22.75 - $47.75/hr

... plant production and testing workflows, collaborating with researchers and scientists to achieve shared research goals and technical milestones. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary ...

Labor Solutions, LLC

Plant Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

This position is responsible for plant production, employee safety, product quality, regulatory ... Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, food science, manufacturing, or ...

Rosso Recruiting

Water Plant Manager

East Chicago, IN · On-site

Maintain water plant production for make-up water tothe boiler system * Operate and maintain water ... Associate degree in water treatment -- with courseworkin math, physical science, water filtration ...

Rosso Recruiting

Water Plant Manager

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$115K - $122K/yr

Maintain water plant production for make-up water to the boiler system * Operate and maintain water ... Associate degree in water treatment -- with coursework in math, physical science, water filtration ...

Amrize

Production Manager CEM

Theodore, AL · On-site

Production Manager CEM | Req ID: 16301 | Location: Theodore Cement Plant AL ABOUT THE ROLE The ... Science or Engineering Required Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of cement plant experience ...

DPR Construction

Plant Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Provides overall leadership and accountability for prefabrication plant operations, production ... sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great ...

DPR Construction

Plant Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

Provides overall leadership and accountability for prefabrication plant operations, production ... sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great ...

DPR Construction

Plant Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

Provides overall leadership and accountability for prefabrication plant operations, production ... sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great ...

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Visiting Research Scientist - Plant/ Crop Scientist-2179

Langston, OK • On-site

Oklahoma State University
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Job description

Visiting Research Scientist - Plant/ Crop Scientist-2179

Apply now Job no: 493758
Work type: Faculty, Staff Full-time
Location: Langston
Categories: Faculty/Instructor

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$42,000 - $45,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The successful candidate will conduct research in plant breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops, fruit trees, and nursery stock under both greenhouse and field conditions. Study soil-plant interactions to optimize fertility and nutrient cycling, while designing sustainable production systems that incorporate crop rotations and cover cropping to enhance yields and maintain ecological balance. Play a key role in extension education to ensure that research findings are translated into farmer-friendly practices and that future generations are trained in sustainable agriculture.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for making horticultural/agronomic-related decisions regarding plant production activities.

Develop, conduct, and evaluate tolerance for species at the seedling stage of plant growth.

Understand the farmland (ground conditions, farming challenges, pest issues).

Evaluate products, collect data on performance in various locations, and make recommendations to management on new plant hybrid releases and position hybrids in their most favorable environment.

Regularly communicate with relevant industry sectors and educational institutions to initiate well-targeted research projects.

Prepare documented proposals and successfully establish research trials.

Manage trial establishment and collection of data.

Budget for research work and provide management reporting regarding trial/research progress.

NOTE: Although experience is a desired quality for this position, what is even more important is an expressed passion for work, the ability to learn quickly, an optimistic attitude, a desire to serve people and communities, and the ability to be an ultimate teammate. In this regard, the position offers exceptional growth opportunities for early- to mid-career professionals and fosters collaborative work.

Required Qualifications
  •  A PhD or master's degree in plant breeding, biotechnology, plant pathology, agronomy, crop science, soil science, biology, or a related field is preferred.

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

  • Experience in field and greenhouse plant production.

Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time
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