Research Assistant II

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24244
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Chengci Chen
[email protected]
406-433-2208
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, cereals, and oilseeds (camelina and canola). The position is renewed annually based on the job performance and funding availability.
Position Number 4M2272
Department AES EARC
Division College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $16.35 - $20.45 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualification
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
This position will support the on- and off-station pulse and cereal variety trials. This person will also help scientists and postdoc researchers to conduct other projects as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
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
  • High School diploma, prefer B.S. in related fields
  • Knowledge and experience in organizing field and greenhouse experiments
  • Knowledge and experience in processing soil and plant samples in the lab.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience in growing and managing pulse, cereal, and oilseed crops especially camelina.
  • Experience in operating small farm equipment.
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    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
    • 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
    Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on February 21, 2024; 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