Research Assistant
2 weeks ago
Position Information
Internal Posting? No
Posting Number SP004464P
Position Title Research Aide
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Plant Sciences
Location Aberdeen
Posting Context Statement
The Research Aide position performs pre-established research procedures under general supervision from the research scientist in the wheat breeding and genetics program. The position will assist in planning and conducting field research designed to all breeding activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Seed preparation, planting, irrigation scheduling, maintaining, and harvesting plots
- Grain processing, data collecting, ordering, and stocking of materials and equipment
- Supervising seasonal help and maintaining safe working conditions
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining research space and equipment
- Assisting with receipt and inspection of raw materials
- Operating electronic and scientific equipment
- Collecting laboratory or field data while following existing protocols
- Preparing materials for testing
- Performing specialized or routine standardized tests
- Operating, maintaining, calibrating, and sterilizing laboratory/field equipment
- Cleaning glassware and work areas
- Reading, recording, and filing reports and correspondence
- Entering data and maintaining specimen logs, test results, and supplies used
- Assuring proper labeling and paperwork for the receipt and shipping of specimens
- Distributing, maintaining, and ordering research supplies
Requirements:
- Collecting and recording data following pre-established procedures or protocols
- Using a computer to collect and record data
- Accomplishing goals or completion of projects in a team environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Possess an Idaho Limited Pesticide Applicator's License or be able to obtain one within six months
- Ability to travel overnight and to remote site locations
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours when the workload dictates
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science or a related field
- Large field equipment operation, such as tractors, sprayers, 4-wheelers, combines and trailers
- Hands-on research experiences in small grains cultivar development
- Understanding of basic mechanics for combines, tractors, 4-wheelers, sprayers, threshers
- Ability to work independently with general supervision and oversight to complete tasks
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move up to 50 lbs
- May be required to work with toxic, volatile, or corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances
- May be required to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors)
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