Career IPM Position

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Plant Disease Diagnostician
Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (UPPDL)
Utah State University

Job Description and Responsibilities
The Department of Biology and the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (UPPDL) at Utah State University are seeking a Plant Disease Diagnostician. The successful candidate is expected to provide diagnostic services (identification of biotic and abiotic diseases and management recommendations when applicable) to USU Extension personnel, homeowners, agricultural and horticultural producers, state and federal agencies. Additional responsibilities include training of Master Gardeners, giving presentations at grower meetings, help with the development of Extension publications and participate in the Western Plant Diagnostic Network (including data entry into the network's database). The diagnostician will assist the Extension Plant Pathologist and The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food with providing phytosanitary certification for export of agricultural products. The successful candidate will work with the Extension Insect Diagnostician, IPM project leader and Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Coordinator, and contribute to the maintenance of UPPDL. Depending on the availability of resources the diagnostician may assist with plant disease research. Pay scale depends on experience. Utah State University provides a competitive benefits package.

The position is renewed annually based on the availability of funding. Utah State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements: A M.S. degree in Plant pathology or a closely related field with experience in isolation of fungi and/or bacteria and the use of morphological, serological and molecular techniques for identification such as microscopy, ELISA and PCR. Interest in both lab and field work is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in training Master Gardeners and with the Plant Diagnostic Network is preferred.

To apply for this position go to the Utah State University's Human Resources website and fill in the online application. Submit a CV, letter of application stating your interests and qualifications for the position and names and addresses of three references. For more information contact Dr. Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State University, 5305 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322, email: claudia.nischwitz@usu.edu; phone: 435-797-7569

The position is open until a suitable candidate is found.

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