Cannabis Sr Scientific Assistant Hemp Program Jobs

Sr. Scientific Assistant - Hemp Program
Title:
1160-NN - Scientific Assistant Senior
Business Title:
Sr. Scientific Assistant - Hemp Program
Additional Titles:
Location:
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Sr. Scientific Assistant will perform field and laboratory research including the design of research approaches and identifying and defining research problems related to hempproduction, sample generation and analysis. The Sr. Scientific Assistant will oversee specialized field prep, plot design and planting for WSU's hemp program efforts/involvement in the national hemp variety trials as well as other grant-funded hemp research. This individual will collect highly complex data for technical analysis and interpret research data from hemp field trials and associated lab-based sample analyses, and oversee the efforts of others (part time employees, students, volunteers, etc.) participating on those activities. The Sr. Scientific Assistant will ensure quality control in hemp plant growth efforts, sample collection, sample processing and data generation and make improvement to techniques and interpretation, in consultation with Dr. Gang. This individual will assist in preparing journal publications and progress reports for grant-funded projects and for the variety trials etc., specifically by generating tables and figures presenting data and generating summaries/descriptions of the results and what those results may mean. This individual will manage and maintain daily field and laboratory operations associated with the hemp program's field-based research efforts, and will conduct general field maintenance and routine care of field equipment and hemp program-associated scientific instrumentation; design and install specialized irrigation systems for different hemp field studies, order supplies, keep inventory records and maintain a safe working environment.
Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A PhD in a scientific or engineering field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.
• Must have, or able to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of hire. This position will be centered out of WSU's Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser, WA, but will require occasional travel to other field sites in Othello, WA and to farmer/grower partner fields throughout the state at times.
• A state background check to qualify as a hemp researcher will be required upon hire, and as such the position is limited to individuals over the age of 21, due to regulatory requirements under current state statute for overseeing hemp growth.
• Experience with regulatory compliance for hemp/cannabis is required, such as record keeping, working with state agency regulators, understanding and implementing regulations for plant growth and harvest and processing.
• At least two years' combined experience in supervising other workers, especially in field/farm research/work, is required, such as overseeing work of a farm crew, greenhouse facility staff, field research staff, etc.
• A total of 5 years experience in crop field research along with a minimum of 1 year of hemp research experience is required including experience in the following areas: evaluating soil moisture levels and adapting irrigation applications in response, evaluating pest pressure (measuring insect levels) and applying appropriate control measures (beneficials, chemicals, organics), working under regulatory compliance for pesticide/chemical applications, and collecting and recording scientific data.
• Familiarity with hemp/cannabis growth conditions, irrigation needs, nutrient needs, pest pressures, plant quality control measurements is required. Experience with hemp/cannabis transplanting, growth, and harvest procedures and practices is required.
• Experience working with farming equipment (especially driving a tractor with planting/cultivation implements attached and other farm equipment useful (e.g., harvester) for hemp cultivation and harvest) in setting up and running field research is required.
• Experience with pesticide/herbicide/other farm chemical application is required due to the studies to be carried out investigating the variable rate application of such agents in research designs.
• Experience evaluating hemp/cannabis plant performance and product quality (seed and/or flower and/or stem/fiber quality) is required.
• Due to the highly collaborative nature of the hemp research/variety trial work, including extensive interaction with industry partners, and with staff and researchers at partner institutions, as well as with summer student interns, an ability to work with others in a collegial environment is required.
• Due to the distance from Pullman of the various field locations for hemp program research efforts, the ability to work unsupervised is required. Self-starter, go-getter mentality is a must for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience growing multiple hemp cultivars/varieties as part of a variety trial is highly desired.
• Experience with different methods for hemp planting (waterwheel-based transplanting, direct seed planters, large-scale seed drills) is desired.

Additional Information:
In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or
509-335-4521 if you have questions.
Area/College: College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Institute of Biological Chemistry
Department Link: https://ibc.wsu.edu/
City, State, Zip: Prosser, WA 99350
Monthly Salary: Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.
FTE: 100%
Position Type: Temporary
Screening Begin Date: June 30, 2022 and will remain open until filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:
1) resume and
2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
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 [email protected].
To apply, visit
https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Prosser-WA/Sr-Scientific-Assistant-Hemp-Program_R-6134
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