Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $18.10 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.
Duties may include:

• Preparing standard solutions for calibration and analyses
• Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
• Collecting laboratory or field data
• Conducting research and analysis of scientific data
• Participating in research design discussions
• Performing literature reviews
• Preparing reports
• Comparing data and historical records for trend verification
• Developing reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
• Assisting with site inspections and field oversight
• Having little or no supervisory responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Plant Science, Ag Systems Management or Crop Science
  

• Following pre-established procedures or protocols
• Collecting and reviewing scientific data
• Keeping complete and accurate records
• Working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of agricultural research experience.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting basic problems with research equipment and field machinery.
• Experience using Word, Excel and other basic computer programs.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Work in adverse environmental conditions (i.e. hot, dusty, windy, cold conditions).
• Must be able to lift, carry and/ or otherwise move up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to occasionally work with toxic, volatile, corrosive, or carcinogenic chemicals.

Work in adverse environmental conditions (i.e. hot, dusty, windy, cold conditions).Must be able to lift, carry and/ or otherwise move up to 50 lbs.May be required to occasionally work with toxic, volatile, corrosive, or carcinogenic chemicals.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP003911P

Posting Date: 05/03/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First consideration date for receipt of applications is May 17, 2023.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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