Agricultural Research Technologist 2 at Washington State University in Prosser, Washington
Posted in Science 16 days ago.
Job Description:
Agricultural Research Technologist 2
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: April 14, 2025
Employee Type: Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Agricultural Research Technologist 2 will serve as a skilled technical specialist supporting viticulture and grape physiology research. Requires knowledge of: viticulture techniques and understanding of wine and juice grape production practices; proper use of farm equipment and pesticides; basic understanding of plant structure and physiological processes; basic engineering skills; ability to prepare laboratory chemicals and use techniques for determining plant components and grape quality. Proper operation of field, greenhouse, and laboratory equipment, including but not limited to tractors, sprayer equipment, pressure chamber, neutron probe, gas exchange system, chlorophyll meter, differential thermal analysis system, spectrophotometer, refractometer, titrator, pH meter. Organization and planning of work for subordinates, training of subordinates in rudimentary field and laboratory skills, processing methodology and collection of field data. Precise and reproducible laboratory and field techniques are required. Keep accurate and orderly records of procedures used and results.
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,477.00 to $4,632.00 | Range 40 Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
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.
Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in the applied, biological, chemical, physical OR agricultural sciences, AND one year of experience as an Agricultural Research Technologist 1; OR equivalent education/experience.
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Employee will be required to work during normal business hours but will also need to be available to work early or late or on weekends as situations arise.
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Travel to training sessions that may be up to four hours from the home station, and occasionally require overnight stays.
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Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
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Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain a valid public applicator’s license for pesticides with 5 months of start date.
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Must maintain radiation worker approval and maintain a personal dosimetry badge.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master of Science in viticulture, horticulture, agriculture or engineering degree.
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Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish.
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Washington State Irrigated Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Location: Prosser, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) Provide a list of your vineyard and engineering (e.g. hardware, software,) experiences.
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
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 hrs@wsu.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Salary/Compensation: $3,477 - $4,632 per month
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