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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25207

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Hannah Uhlmann

hannah.uhlmann@montana.edu

406-994-6682

Classification Title Research Professional

Working Title Research Associate

Brief Position Overview

The Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Laboratory is seeking an assistant. The quality lab provides data to MSU Barley Breeding Program as well as to outside stakeholders with a fee for service. The Lab supports the growth of the Craft Malt and Brewing industries and benefits Montana Agricultural constituents as well as the Montana economy.

Position Number 4C7142

Department Plant Sciences

Division College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type Research Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $45,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology work has 28 tenure track faculty including plant pathologists, plant breeders, plant physiologists, horticulturalists, entomologists, cereal chemists, and plant molecular biologists. The Department has state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities. Field research facilities are available both on campus and at seven MAES Research Centers located strategically throughout the state. The Department offers both MS and PhD degrees in Plant Pathology and Plant Science. There are currently 20 thesis MS graduate students and 30 Ph.D. graduate students and more than 150 undergraduate students in the Department. https://plantsciences.montana.edu

Duties and Responsibilities

The assistant will directly support the Barley Quality Lab Director by managing daily tasks, including:

• Handling, labeling, and organizing samples and data;

• Upkeeping Quality Control logs;

• Malting of barley lines for the breeding program;

• Quality testing analysis including operation of various pieces of equipment such as:

• NIR analyzer;

• CLP malters;

• Buhler disk mill;

• Pfeuffer friabilimeter;

• IEC mash bath;

• Anton Parr density meter;

• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer;

• Fisher Scientific Gallery analyzer.

• Supervising undergraduate students;

• Upholding lab safety protocols;

• Mixing and maintaining reagents;

• Keeping up general lab cleanliness;

• Interacting with industry/clients during lab tours.

  Additional Information:

• The barley group practices a team approach; therefore, the candidate may be asked to support other aspects of the breeding program during busy times, such as crossing, planting, and harvest.

  Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science, molecular genetics, food or malt quality analysis or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience generating and managing data;

• Agricultural and/or genetic research experience;

• Laboratory research experience;

• Experience maintaining a clean and organized space;

• Experience in malt quality and/or food quality analysis;

• Experience in managing a greenhouse.

  The Successful Candidate Will

• The successful candidate must have attention to detail, be dependable, and able to work with a large and varied team.

• Flexible nature with the ability to adapt to evolving tasks.

• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Detail-oriented and follows all university rules and policies.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with co-workers.

  Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship;

• Ability to walk over rough and uneven terrain;

• Lift 50 lbs;

• Perform occasional field work in inclement weather;

• Work in environments which can be dusty at times.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on December 24, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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