Date of posting here Feb 22, 2008 Type of position Full Time Position Employer The Scotts Company Description of Employer The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company(NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands. Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free work place. Location Apopka, FL Salary Negotiable Closing date of competition 03/31/2008 Date position available February 18, 2008 Description of duties General Summary: The primary responsibility of the Research Specialist is to coordinate the execution of laboratory, greenhouse and/or field research projects as assigned with minimal supervision by the scientist or manager. This position involves all aspects of conducting scientific research including the preparation and application of treatments, maintenance of experimental areas, recording of observations and data analysis. Supervision of temporary help is necessary for proper implementation of research. Research projects support several brands including Scotts lawn products, Ortho, Miracle-Gro, and Osmocote in developing landscape and garden products for consumer and professional use. Location: The Scotts Southern R&D Field Station in Apopka, FL Qualifications sought Education: B.S. degree in an applied biological science such as horticulture, turf science, weed science, plant pathology, agronomy, or related field. Experience: 1-2 years experience in applied field or greenhouse research or related fields is desired, or M.S. degree. Internships may also be considered when evaluating experience. Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in the principles of experimental design. Working knowledge in the principles of horticulture, turf science and / or agronomy. Knowledge of principles in growing media, plant nutrition, soils, entomology and/or plant pathology. Computer literate in Microsoft Office products. Experience with Agricultural Research Manager is also desirable. Application procedure   Submit what Please submit resume Submit to Please apply online at http://www.scotts.com/careers to job number 009016.