[ECOLOG-L] Open Research Assistant position at WSU

[Sara Serra]

Washington State University seeks a full-time Research Assistant at the WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, WA.
This position will support the research activities in physiology and pomology (apple and pear) in tree crops in Washington. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties including field work, laboratory analysis, fruit sorting and quality analysis.
Other required activities include data entry, summary, statistical analysis, and preparation of graphics/presentations and reports. The incumbent will work in assessing the reliability of new instruments for non-destructive dry matter assessment on fruit and its utilization as at harvest sorting step and optimization in fruit quality analysis. High level of capability in essential computer software (spreadsheets, word processing and presentation) and the ability to learn new software are required.
Requirements include the ability to locate and purchase supplies, take care of instruments maintenance, schedule and execute activities independently, and learn new procedures and develop protocols as required. Experimental and analytical skills, precision, reliability, understanding and knowledge of research theory, excellent organizational and project management skills are required qualifications for this position. The incumbent will supervise the activities of hourly workers, and work with other technical staff and scientists to achieve project goals.

Apply at www.wsujobs.com by the closing date of July 24, 2016. Please direct questions regarding the position to Darla Ewald at dew...@wsu.edu.
WSU is an EO/AA educator and employer.