| Location | carrington, ND |
| Salary | $50,000–$60,000 Per Year |
Position Information
Description & Details:
The Carrington Research Extension Center is seeking a Seed Laboratory Research Specialist to coordinate seed lab and greenhouse activities for our applied agriculture research teams. The person in this position is responsible for coordinating workflow of projects through the seed lab, communicating with research team leads, supervising staff, quality control, and preparing seed and grain samples related to field activities. The position requires diverse skills with major responsibilities to include calibrating and operating seed lab equipment, inventory management, assisting with field operations, timely completion of tasks, ensuring safety compliance and cleanliness of workspace, and assisting with tasks related to general CREC needs such as supervising maintenance activities in the lab and greenhouse.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours at various times of the year.
Hiring Range:
$50,000 to $60,000 per year depending on experience
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree
Familiarity with cropping systems of the Northern Great Plains
2 years of hands-on experience with agricultural practices
Willingness to be timely to work schedule and desire to put forth consistent and full work days
Ability to prioritize tasks and inspect work of others
Detail oriented and organized
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfort with software programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook and ability to learn specialized research software
Current, or ability to attain, Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
Ability to work with a wide range of people toward a common goal
Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Core Competencies:
Attention to detail, organized, agronomy training, excellent communication skills, ability to accomplish physically demanding work, skills covering a broad range of equipment and electronic use.
Applicant Materials Required:
Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references
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This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
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