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POSITION: Staff Research Associate
Full-Time / Benefited / Hourly / Non-Exempt
RECRUITMENT ID: 755
LOCATION: Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems (CRARS), Chico State University Farm and Plumas Hall 325
COMPENSATION: $20 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position will support research and field operations of various regenerative agriculture projects with varying hours.
The incumbent will work directly with CRARS leadership and faculty affiliates to implement field research and sampling, maintain research infrastructure, collect and monitor data, and perform sample processing and analysis.
Additional tasks will include computer-based management of data and field notes, production of basic summary documents and reports, and leading communication/coordination among CRARS affiliates and undergraduate interns.
This position will also provide supervision and leadership of student interns in different workplace settings and research environments.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
The successful candidate must possess the following requirements:
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Knowledge of experimental designs
Field research is highly desirable
Statistical analysis skills and attention to detail
Responsible, punctual, and task oriented
Must work well as a member of a team and have the ability to take direction
Requires a bachelor’s degree - preferably in biological/environmental/agricultural science
A valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record)
BENEFITS: Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application and announcement can be located on our website. In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following:
Chico State Enterprises application
Cover letter
Resume
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application deadline is March 14, 2021.
Applications can be submitted:
BY EMAIL:
csejobs at csuchico.edu
For questions, please contact Chico State Enterprises Human Resources office:
BY PHONE: (530) 898-6811 or VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.csuchico.edu/cse/
The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non-profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
