Research Scientist Associate

Department Contact: Rebecca Martinez, 575-646-3125, rbanegas@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: The Agricultural Experiment Station located in Tucumcari, NM, is looking for a Research Scientist, Associate to support various research projects.

 

Position Details

Position Title: Research Scientist Associate

College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station

Department: 317900-AG SCIENCE CTR AT TUCUMCARI

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Tucumcari, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Apply various analytical techniques on research projects, such as, cropping systems research both field and lab, testing, analyzing, and reporting research results related to limited irrigation and dry land production systems, soil and water management, crop rotations, crop production, soil quality, both chemical and physical characteristics, residue management, variety testing, pesticide and fungicide research, and other related job duties as assigned by the principal investigator. May supervise and manage lab/research assistant temporary workers. Coordinate with outside entities on project objectives, local and out of state. Prepare reports for annual and grant reporting. Prepare documentation to be used in publications.
- Data Collection - Responsible for data collection, filling out inspection forms, record keeping and organization. Provide timely and necessary reports to the Seed Certification Program manager.
- Conduct field and lab research
- Reporting - Prepare analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.