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Washington State University Research Intern Apple Pollination in Pullman, Washington
Research Intern Apple Pollination Available Title(s): 1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern Business Title: Research Intern | Apple Pollination Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The position will perform work supporting scientific research including, sample collection, quantification, data entry, generation of summaries, and coordination of teamwork. Required Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. • Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. • Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills. • One year of field experience in support of entomological research in pear insect and mite sampling including proficiency with identification of pear insects on beat trays and leaf brush samples. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience transcribing speech to text from recordings from sociological studies. Additional Information: Area/College: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu Department Name: Wenatchee TFREC (Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center) City, State, Zip: Wenatchee, WA, 98801 Department Link: https://tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu/ Monthly Salary: $3,514.31 - $5,057.18 In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: This position is eligible for overtime. FTE: 100% Position Type: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 16, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qua
