Research Technician

Location: Waimea

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** Research Technician** . The qualified candidate shall have a basic knowledge on plant biology and be interested in working outdoors. Additionally, the qualified candidate is comfortable working with computers and other electronic devices to support work activities, capable to work independently or with the team, good in following instructions, applying the knowledge that Vylor and Agronomy Team will provide, work with a positive & collaborative attitude, possess good communication and critical thinking skills, and have an aptitude for creative problem solving.

The incumbent will perform activities related to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.

** This position is located on the "Garden Island", Kauai.*
* **$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!*
* ** What You'll Do:*
* + Support agronomy operations, especially on IPM ( Backpack, WPS, Chemical Inventory and others), and support agronomy activities such as land preparation, netting, irrigation and others.

+ Operate backpack sprayers, Ability to apply pesticide with backpack.

+ Bag Spray application.

+ Handweeding in fields,

+ Field Scouting

+ Properly maintain chemical application records,

+ Communicate with supervisors and others member of the team.

+ Maintain all equipment in proper and safe working conditions

+ Help train new employees in the safely perform pesticide application.

+ Maintain and organize all pesticides and related data generated for spray applications.

+ Perform and cooperate within a team of employees dedicated to IPM and agronomy best practices at the field sites.

+ Be able to do hand weeding, weed whacker and use small mowers.

+ Help perform hands-on training of pesticide application for new employees.

+ Calibrate manual sprayers and will keep appropriate documentation.

+ Help to perform WPS postings at field level.

+ Ensure proper chemical applications and proactively check for potential risk to crops prior to spray execution.

+ Read, check and validate pesticide labels.

+ Ensure pesticides are applied in accordance with label requirements.

+ Perform sprayer equipment cleaning and maintenance using established protocols.

+ Maintain all equipment in safe operating condition.

+ Promote a positive attitude and cultivate harmonious relations.

+ Support all Hawaii Research Center goals and support other projects when needed Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies.

+ Perform other duties such as but not limited to netting, irrigation, K-Line installation, fence maintenance, drip extraction, planting and others.

+ Job description may change at any time.

** What Skills You Need:*
* + High School Diploma/GED required

+ Experience in tropical agriculture and/or horticultural operations.

+ Valid driver's license and able to operate vehicle and bigger machines accurately and safely.

+ Basic mathematics, ability to objectively analyze and solve problems, logical reasoning skills.

+ Able to read and communicate in English as well as work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

+ Ability to read/interpret instructions and carry out tasks with minimal supervision.

+ Ability to use computer, tablet, smartphone and other devices.

+ Attention to details.

+ Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

+ Tolerance and ability to work long hours in hot environment.

+ Often required to stand and walk and work on foot for prolonged periods.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

+ Flexibility to work evenings (2 to 4 times a week), weekends, and holidays as needed.

+ Willing and able to occasionally lift and carry 35-50 lbs. of weight with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Ability to obtain…