Available Title(s):
1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern

Business Title:
Research Technician

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Research Technician will be a member of the weed science team at WSU-IAREC. This position will perform professional-level work in support of research activities in weed science. The incumbent will perform a wide range of complex duties requiring advanced knowledge which include but are not limited to:

• Assist in conducting weed science research in lab, greenhouse and field conditions.
• Set up and maintain field research trials.
• Apply herbicide treatments, record and analyze data, prepare summary reports.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and modify equipment used for weed science.
• Maintain chemical inventory.
• Order supplies, and equipment for research when needed.
• Supervise part-time/student employees.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Position requires a high school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Excel and Agriculture Statistical software.
• Must have a valid Washington State Pesticide Applicator's license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of being hired.
• Posses, or be able to obtain by date of hire, a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in applied weed science/ agricultural research
• Experience driving tractor and operating and maintaining field equipment (planters, harvesters, fertilizer spreaders)
• Knowledge or experience in growing agronomic or horticultural crops
• Ability to calibrate field or plot sprayers
• Experience in Research data handling

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

City, State, Zip: Prosser, WA 99350

Department Link: https://iarec.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $3,649.47 to $4,450.57

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Screening Date: This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicant will begin Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Prosser-WA/Research-Technician_R-9144

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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