Research Lab Technician Viticulture and Enology

Major/Essential Functions

• General management and maintenance of research vineyards; operate vineyard equipment (hand tools, tractor, mechanized farm equipment, etc.), scout vineyard (pests, insects, diseases, weeds, and other production issues), pesticide application and record keeping, irrigation scheduling and monitoring, maintenance of vineyard equipment and irrigation system
• General management and maintenance of the Viticulture and Enology Research Laboratory; operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, record keeping for all aspects of laboratory operations
• Plan, organize, and implement multi-unit collaborative research withing the Department of Plant and Soil Science Viticulture and Enology group; conduct field and laboratory experiments under direct of project leaders, engage and organize research, data collection, work alongside students, post docs and visiting scholars.
• Purchase vineyard and laboratory supplies
• Travel to research and experimental sites
• Interact and communicate with grape growers and industry stakeholders
• Serve as safety captain for Viticulture and Enology research group.
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree with experience in statistics and experimental design, viticulture/enology/horticulture/agriculture science knowledge & skills.
• Experience with vineyard grape production, laboratory work and field research methods through work or education.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Texas Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain the license within six months of hire date).