What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Manager - Plant Biology position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
· Technical consultant and coordinator of high-throughput phenotyping experiments and growth room experiments, including: (1) Assist researchers with developing the appropriate experiments to be conducted; (2) Assist researchers with analysis and interpretation of experiment results; (3) Maintain schedule of research experiments; (4) Maintain phenotyping equipment and growth rooms, including analysis software; (5) Act as the primary contact with equipment vendors technical staff; (6) Assist researchers with propagation and maintenance of plant material for experiments; (7) Coordinate repair and maintenance of equipment required for the operation of the facility
· Plan, develop, and implement processes and protocols to support research programs
· Propagation, maintenance, and harvest of transformed material in the greenhouse for seed collection
· Oversee the pest and disease program in the greenhouse and utilize appropriate methods including keeping bays clean and sterile to prevent contamination and any pests, application of restricted-use pesticides and biological controls, and maintaining chemical application records
· Purchase supplies for use in the greenhouse and growth chambers, maintain records of supply inventory, and assist in the management of the operational budget. Receive and respond to control system alarms
· Supervise undergraduate and other hourly appointments. Possess a high degree of safety awareness: proactively collaborates with safety personnel and team members to foster a safe and organized work environment; other duties as needed to further the mission of the unit
