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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrResearch Specialist, Post-Harvest Physiology

rrLocation: Kimberly

rrDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rrEmployee Category: Classified

rrPay Range: \$18.10 per hour depending on education and experience

rrFTE: 1.0

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rPerforms research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.

Duties may include:

• Preparing standard solutions for calibration and analyses
• Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
• Collecting laboratory or field data
• Conducting research and analysis of scientific data
• Participating in research design discussions
• Performing literature reviews
• Preparing reports
• Comparing data and historical records for trend verification
• Developing reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
• Assisting with site inspections and field oversight
• Having little or no supervisory responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree in agronomy, plant science, food science, chemistry or biology

{=html} <!-- --> - Following pre-established procedures or protocols - Collecting and reviewing scientific data - Keeping complete and accurate records - Working in a team environment

rrPreferred Qualifications:

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• Experience operating and maintaining High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Sampling, preparation, and analytical analyses using various instrumentation including the ability to operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and resolve basic problems with instruments and equipment
• Conducting physicochemical and phytochemical analyses
• Conducting respiration trials
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, alone and cooperatively in small groups
• Demonstrated ability to plan projects and tasks to achieve goals of overall program
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Experience identifying and solving problems
• Experience prioritizing tasks and managing own and employees time
• Experience designing and interpreting results from experiments
• Experience effectively supervising employees
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working cooperatively with faculty and staff from other programs
• Demonstrated skills of effective interpersonal communication and experience using computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, SAS or R
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and to maintain clear, detailed records

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004316P

rrPosting Date: 03/01/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rApplications received prior to April 4, 2024 will receive first consideration. This position is located in Southern Idaho.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your \"Letter of Qualification\" must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible.

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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