Research Assistant III

Duties and Responsibilities

• Catalog and clean all incoming samples
• Measure and report whole seed composition
• Measure milling yield and flour properties
• Measure bread and noodle quality
• Conduct various tests for department researchers and graduate students
• Provide daily supervision, instruction and delegation of laboratory duties to student employees
• Conduct tours of the Cereal Quality Laboratory to interested parties including children, farmers, college classes, professors, and/or legislators
• Maintain a clean work area
• Clean glassware and perform general maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Two years post-secondary education or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Demonstrated competence utilizing computer equipment and computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, etc.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in biology, plant science, botany or related field
• Agricultural research experience
• Working knowledge of quality standards for grain
• Supervisory experience