Research Technician Science WSU-IAREC
Research Technician Science WSU-IAREC
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$ 3833 - 4450
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 30 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1457YNADMINPRO Research InternBusiness Title:
Research Technician Science (WSUIAREC)Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Research Technician will be a member of the science team atWSU (Washington State University) IAREC (Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center) in Prosser WA. This position will perform professionallevel work in support of research activities in science. The incumbent will perform a wide range of complex duties requiring advanced knowledge which include but are not limited to:
Assist in conducting 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 science.
Maintain chemical inventory.
Order supplies and equipment for research when needed.
Supervise parttime/student employees.
Additional Information:
This is a fulltime 100 FTE) temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end 12 months after hire date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary: $3833.00 $4450.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: 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 optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professionallevel work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear 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 Applicators license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of being hired.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in applied 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
Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)
Location: Prosser WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Resume
Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
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 businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera 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 nonU.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:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
