RESEARCH SCIENTIST 3, BOTANY

Definition

Under the limited supervision of a Research Scientist 1, Botany or other supervisory official in a State department, institution, or agency, implements and carries out botanical research projects designed by higher-level scientific staff for the detection and evaluation of plant pests and diseases, identifies pest and disease infestation through visual examination or laboratory testing of agricultural or horticultural crops, conducts inspections and surveys in accordance with state and federal r...