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Scientific Assistant
Washington State University
Scientific Assistant
Washington State University
 Scientific Assistant Title: 1161-NN - Scientific Assistant Business Title: Scientific Assistant Location: Area: Department: Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Job Family: Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible Position Number: Position Details: Summary of Duties: This position is location in Wenatchee, WA and will perform professional-level work in support of the research activities in tree crops in Washington. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties including field and laboratory analyses to accomplish research goals; field experiment set up; developing field and laboratory protocols; collecting, processing, and analyzing data; statistical analysis; preparing graphics and reports; troubleshooting and maintaining computers and laboratory equipment. A high level of capability in computer software (spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation) and the ability to learn new software is required. Additional requirements include the ability to locate and purchase supplies, schedule and execute activities independently, and learn new procedures and protocols. Experimental and analytical skills, precision, reliability, understanding and knowledge of research theory, excellent organizational skills are also required. The incumbent will lead the activities of hourly workers, and work with other technical staff and scientists to achieve project goals. Required Qualifications:
Additional Information: Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience FTE: 100% Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Position Term in months: 12 City, State, Zip: Wenatchee, WA, 98801 Department Link: http://tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu/postharvest-systems/ Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check Screening Begin Date: 02/07/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Posting Close Date (If empty, open until filled): WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, 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 non-U.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: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected]. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Scientific-Assistant_R-211 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5803e772c9c31a45814738438e088efa
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Internal Number: 2123089
Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens – locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the State of Washington and online through its Global Campus.
U.S. News & World Report's 2016 "America's Best Colleges" rankings place WSU in the top 75 public national universities. WSU was one of only three Northwest universities to be placed in the top two tiers, along with the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. WSU is ranked as a "highest research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation and is in the top 12 percent of research universities as reported by the National Science Foundation. Also, WSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its engagement activities with i...ts Community Engagement Classification.
WSU employs approximately 6,000 faculty and professional staff and the University deeply values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. WSU students represent diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 10 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington, and approximately 6.8 percent are international students. WSU annually awards more than $280 million in scholarships and financial aid to approximately 17,000 undergraduate students.
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