Research Associate Specialist
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Research Associate Specialist
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL1 - SPESS - Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (Ted Joseph Gauthier () Gregory M Olson ())
Work Location:
0128 Madison B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Work Location: School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory 128 Sturgis Hall Baton Rouge LA 70803.
Position Description: The individual will be expected to perform a variety of duties as a research associate specialist in the Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory. These duties include supervision of student employees; conducting basic science laboratory techniques including preparing extracting digesting washing and testing of samples; utilizing a laboratory information management system to enter manage and report sample data; perform sample analysis using various equipment including but not limited to ICP-OES C/N analyzers automatic plant digestion units discrete analyzers automatic titrators and pH robots. This includes the standard operation calibration and maintenance of laboratory addition to laboratory duties the individual will be expected to answer phones contact laboratory clients interact with the general public and perform any additional duties as required by the laboratory.
Qualification Requirements: A minimum of a bachelors degree in soil science crop science agronomy horticulture biology chemistry or related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants that meet the minimum requirements and have prior experience with soil and plant testing procedures as well as advanced instrumentation and software experience.
LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year typically includes a week off at Christmas) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: January 20 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application curriculum vita official university transcripts and three letters of reference. Paper faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online they may be sent directly to:
Gregory M. Olson PhD
School of Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences
LSU AgCenter
128 Sturgis Hall
Baton Rouge LA 70803
Phone:
Fax :
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Research Associate Specialist
Posting Date:
January 6 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys partner nextSource Workforce Solutions for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment benefits payroll and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station which conducts agricultural-based research and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 on campus academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information visit the AgCenters website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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