RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2, BOTANY

Definition

Under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1, Botany or other supervisory official in a State department, institution, or agency, takes the lead in designing, coordinating, and implementing complex programs and research projects 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 req...