(Casual Hire) Research Associate

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Title: (Casual Hire) Research Associate

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: C OF TA & HR, ADSC

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: 05/16/2025

Closing Date: 05/17/2025 11:59 PM HST

Salary: $25.00/hour - $33.00/hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: We are recruiting to fill two casual hire Research Associates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Plant Tissue Laboratory and the Feed and Forage Test Laboratory.

• Performs laboratory analyses of plant material, feeds, and forages. This includes all procedures involved in preparation of standards, sample preparation, and the operation and recording of results from the analytical instruments.

• Trains and supervises undergraduate and graduate students lab assistants in routine sample preparation and analyses.

• Maintain analytical instruments; perform routine preventive maintenance procedures, arrange for repair or servicing of instruments, order replacement parts, and maintain maintenance and service records.

• Maintain adequate laboratory supplies.

• Compile and summarize data and prepare reports on the results and laboratory services provided.

• Conduct literature searches and research on current related projects and on new modified techniques and procedure.

• Conduct appropriate analytical test as part of a quality control program to establish and check on the reliability and accuracy of all analytical procedures.

• Provide assistance to the Soil Testing Lab and the Plant Disease Clinic. Assists in sample preparation and routine analysis when priority-rush samples are received.

• Work cooperatively with other professional staff members in developing and adapting new analytical techniques and procedures to improve laboratory efficiency and productivity.
  Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in soil science, chemistry, biology or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for analyses of plant material, feeds and forages, soil, and nutrient solutions ; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  
  
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of research and experimentation demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
  
  
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with research and experimentation.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of research and experimentation
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and [if applicable, add additional software].
  
  
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures utilized in the elemental analyses of plant tissue, feeds and forages, soil, water and nutrient solutions, and other biological material and skill in the use of appropriate laboratory equipment.
  
  
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures and techniques utilized in spectroscopy and skill in the use of related spectroscopic analytical instruments.

Desirable Qualifications

• 1.Familiarity with ICP-AES, NIR, and AA spectroscopic instruments and proximate analyses of feed and forage.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents by the closing date:

• a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications,
• current resume,
• official transcripts confirming degree completion (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire).

The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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