Job Description
University of Idaho Research Specialist, Plant Breeding
Location: Moscow
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.00 per hour
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: - Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, plant sciences, crop sciences or soil sciences
- Following pre-established procedures or protocols
- Collecting and reviewing scientific data
- Keeping complete and accurate records
- Working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications: - Two years of production agriculture or agricultural research experience
- Experience operating and ability to setup, adjust and use research-scale equipment or farm equipment
- Ability to safely operate vehicles towing loaded trailers
- Ability to communicate with growers or cooperators to arrange field trial sites
- Experience using computers and software for email and data entry, such as Outlook, Excel and Word
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: - Must be able to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other Posting Number: SP004299P
Posting Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: Applications received by December 2, 2024 will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your
"Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum 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.
In addition to the online application and requested materials, applicants will need to have two (2) current reference letters sent directly by the individual providing the reference to the address or email listed below:
Yueguang Wang
Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333
ywang@uidaho.edu
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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