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Research Assistant
Job Description and Requirements
Job Description
Learn research skills while helping with potato research projects in Kimberly, Idaho!
Part-time agricultural research assistant position available at the University of Idaho Kimberly R and E Center focused on applied potato production and storage research.
We are looking for a person motivated and willing to assist with collecting data in the field, storage building, and laboratory.
Qualifications
Experience using communication skills in a workplace or school and having effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, colleagues, and third parties.
Experience following good safety practices; and using basic personal computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Employment contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check and/or driving record investigation.
Willingness to work on research projects that may be aimed at potato storage and production agriculture.
Knowledge of scientific principles and conducting laboratory experiments; keeping accurate records.
Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative manner and be an integral team member; operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and resolve basic problems with instruments and farm equipment; follow good safety practices.
Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a UI vehicle (pass driving record check and defensive driving course).
Benefits
Flex schedule
Positive work environment
Opportunity to learn more about the agricultural research field