Research Intern

1457-YN_ADMINPRO – Research Intern

Business Title

Research Intern

Additional Titles

Location:

PROSSER, IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER

Employee Type

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family

Administrative Professional – OT Eligible

Position Details

Summary of Duties:

The cherry breeding program at WSU-IAREC is seeking a candidate to assist with plant propagation and greenhouse management, research orchard and orchard maintenance, and harvest, as well as working on collaborative research projects with other scientists at WSU. This position is expected to work independently, with minimal supervision. Primary duties include budding and grafting for propagation, monitoring the health of greenhouse, screenhouse and outdoor plantings to identify problems such as diseases and insect pests and taking appropriate control measures. The incumbent will participate in general program activities including plant propagation and general plant care. Field activities include planting, training, pruning, identification and analysis of superior seedling trees, harvest, trellis maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, overseeing or performing pesticide and fertilizer applications, and plant removal. The incumbent will also assist with collaborative plant pathology projects focused on X-disease and little cherry, propagating, maintaining, and measure effects on greenhouse and field-grown plants. Finally, the successful candidate will also assist with plant propagation, maintenance, and pesticide applications for the Clean Plant Center Northwest.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Must have, or be able to obtain at the time of hire, a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• One year experience in relevant research field of study

Additional Information

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)

City, State, Zip: Prosser, WA 99350

Department Link: https://iarec.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: $3,649.47 – $4,450.57

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 candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Screening Date: This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin on Monday, January 9, 2023.

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 business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

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].