Staff Research Associate 2 – San Diego, CA, Job ID 68498

: San Diego County

Date Posted: May 2, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

Under supervision, incumbent performs a wide variety of standard repetitive laboratory and/or field experimental procedures at the full operational or journey level of skill in one field of specially; or performs a limited variety of non-standard laboratory and/or field experimental procedures requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness, and adaptability to special and changing needs of research in one specialized field. Incumbent typically performs a wide variety of standard repetitive procedures without detailed technical supervision, usually in a well-established occupational field (i.e., chemistry, microbiology, etc.). In this position the project focus will be on small-scale urban production of high-value specialty crops (blueberries, turmeric/ginger, etc). In particular, the project with address economic feasibility of producing these crops, logistics of finding and securing the use of urban growing sites, scale-appropriate pest management, and scale-appropriate water and nutrient management. The incumbent may also modify, vary or adapt standard procedures to meet the needs of research projects, or improve tests that are unsatisfactory, and after studying available literature, analyze and alter conditions under which determinations are made.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $28.04/hour to $36.28/hour

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.

The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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