Research Intern

Title:

1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern

Business Title:

Research Intern

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:
The Research Intern will weigh flour and perform flour analyses as directed by their supervisor within the USDA Western Wheat Quality Laboratory. They will carry out grain quality measurements and various wet chemistry tests as well. These tests involve basic chemistry and biology knowledge. The Research Intern will keep accurate records of tests being performed, the results of those tests, and will report those records in specified format to their supervisor. 

60% | Flour Analysis

• Accurately weigh flour and record weight. Perform various flour analysis and wet chemistry tests and accurately record results.

• Evaluate flour analysis process to improve efficiency of procedure and daily throughput of samples.

• Report results to supervisor in the specified format. Contribute to new wheat variety release documentation.

20% | Grain Analysis

• Weigh grain samples, perform polyphenol oxidase testing, perform Single Kernel Characterization testing, use a lab grain grinder to reduce grain particle size.

• Improve approach of testing to increase daily sample throughput.

15% | Organize Wheat Samples

• Under direction of supervisor, organize incoming samples for analysis from the WSU winter and spring wheat breeding programs. Accurate matching of sample names and locations with a list provided is essential.

5% | Other Duties

• Other Duties as assigned.

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.

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

Department Name:

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://css.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$3,375 - $4,867

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. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. 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 Term:

9 or 12-months negotiable

Position Type:

Temporary

This temporary position is set to end 9 or 12 months from start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

This position is Open Until Filled with screening of applicants beginning on October 10, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

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:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

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] .