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Research Assistant II
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
| Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 23257 |
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| For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Chengci Chen cchen@montana.edu |
| Classification Title | Research Asst II |
| Working Title | Research Assistant II |
| Brief Position Overview | This is a grant-funded position to support the field, greenhouse, and lab research activities for pulse crops, sugar beet, and oilseeds (camelina and canola). |
| Position Number | 4M0879 |
| Department | AES EARC |
| Division | College of Agriculture/MAES |
| Appointment Type | Classified |
| Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Union Affiliation | FOCUS-MFPE |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
| Salary | $16.35 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
| Contract Type | Classified Salary |
| If other, please specify | |
| Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
| General Statement | This position will help scientists and postdoc researchers to organize field trials, perform planting, weeding, fertilization, collect soil and plant samples, process soil and plant samples, record data and enter data into a computer, and clean the EARC facility as needed |
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| Duties and Responsibilities | This Research Assistant will assist the scientists and postdoc to conduct field, greenhouse, and lab research on pulse crops, sugar beet, and oilseeds. Job duties include but not limit to packaging and organizing seeds, planting field plots (driving tractor or operating planter), applying fertilizer and controlling weeds, collecting soil and plant samples, processing soil and plant samples in the lab, recording and entering data into a computer. This person will also clean and maintain EARC ground and facilities and help in other projects as needed. |
| Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | |
| Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | |
| The Successful Candidate Will | Have great communication skills and ability to work as part of a team; exercise initiative and independent judgement in day to day activities; have the ability to prioritize duties, and will possess time management skills. |
| Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Occasional in and out of state overnight travels are required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
| Physical Demands | Successful candidate must be able to work in Montana’s climate and field environment Occasional moving of seeds and samples in bags weighing up to 50 pounds, ability to tolerate dust, insects, fungus, stationary position for extended periods of time and excellent manual dexterity. Able to drive a tractor and plot combine. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
| This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search. |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
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| Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on February 21, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |
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