Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24285 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Nina Zidack [email protected] 406-994-6110 |
Classification Title | Research Asst III |
Working Title | Research Assistant III |
Brief Position Overview | The laboratory supervisor plans and coordinates diagnostic testing for potato diseases during the summer and during the winter postharvest test. This involves the supervision of temporary staff to perform high-throughput testing in a fast-paced environment, and collection and dissemination of results to growers. |
Position Number | 4M0392 |
Department | Plant Sciences |
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 | $18.59 - $23.23 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications |
Contract Type | Classified Salary |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The MSU Potato Lab is responsible for the certification of potatoes grown for seed. Certification is a voluntary program designed to encourage the production of top-quality seed potatoes through adherence to rigorous testing and inspection requirements, and through research to improve seed potato quality and testing. As part of the certification process, a multitude of functions are conducted by laboratory and inspection staff at MSU. |
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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The Successful Candidate Will | The successful candidate for this position will have the ability to follow written verbal instructions, communicate effectively with employees and the public both in person and over the phone, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other professionals and the public. |
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information |
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 | 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? | Yes |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on March 29, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
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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 |