Research Assistant - Soil Ecology

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •At least 16 years of age
• •Interest in agriculture, ecology, and soils
• •Intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
• •Good communication skills, both written and oral
• •Basic math skills and numerical literacy
• •Computer literacy: able to use word processing and spreadsheet applications
• •Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where some guidance and standardization exist
• •Ability to follow instructions, including written safety warnings
• •Legible handwriting and accurate labeling
• •Ability and willingness to provide and/or diligently use provided personal health and protective equipment or supplies, including drinking water, sunscreen, shade hat, insect repellent, and shoes and clothing appropriate for field work
• •Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• •Ability to develop, maintain, and honor relationships with diverse groups of people and partners
• •Ability to work well with others throughout the organization to build positive teamwork
• •Prioritize and plan work activities; use time effectively
• •Consistently at work and on time; punctual; ensure that work responsibilities are covered when absent
• •Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values
• •Willing to adjust the schedule to meet the demands of the organization
• •Must be able to provide your own transportation to 2440 E Water Well Rd each day
• •Must be willing to carpool in company vehicles to field sites and comply with seatbelt laws
• •Demonstrate sustained physical fitness and the ability to lift 60 pounds safely and without assistance
• •Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• •Ability to develop, maintain, and honor relationships with diverse groups of people and partners
• •Ability to work well with others throughout the organization to build positive teamwork
• •Prioritize and plan work activities; use time effectively
• •Consistently at work and on time; punctual; ensure that work responsibilities are covered when absent
• •Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values
• •Willing to adjust the schedule to meet the demands of the organization
• •Experience with soil, chemistry, or an agriculture-related field, and lab work
• •Experience as part of a research lab or conducting an independent project
• •Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, and repetitive data collection tasks

Desired Qualifications

• •Interest in agriculture, ecology, and soils
• •Intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
• •Good communication skills, both written and oral
• •Basic math skills and numerical literacy
• •Computer literacy: able to use word processing and spreadsheet applications
• •Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where some guidance and standardization exist
• •Ability to follow instructions, including written safety warnings
• •Legible handwriting and accurate labeling
• •Ability and willingness to provide and/or diligently use provided personal health and protective equipment or supplies, including drinking water, sunscreen, shade hat, insect repellent, and shoes and clothing appropriate for field work
• •Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• •Ability to develop, maintain, and honor relationships with diverse groups of people and partners
• •Ability to work well with others throughout the organization to build positive teamwork
• •Prioritize and plan work activities; use time effectively
• •Consistently at work and on time; punctual; ensure that work responsibilities are covered when absent
• •Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values
• •Willing to adjust the schedule to meet the demands of the organization
• •Must be able to provide your own transportation to 2440 E Water Well Rd each day
• •Must be willing to carpool in company vehicles to field sites and comply with seatbelt laws
• •Demonstrate sustained physical fitness and the ability to lift 60 pounds safely and without assistance
• •Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• •Ability to develop, maintain, and honor relationships with diverse groups of people and partners
• •Ability to work well with others throughout the organization to build positive teamwork
• •Prioritize and plan work activities; use time effectively
• •Consistently at work and on time; punctual; ensure that work responsibilities are covered when absent
• •Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organizational goals and values
• •Willing to adjust the schedule to meet the demands of the organization
• •Experience with soil, chemistry, or an agriculture-related field, and lab work
• •Experience as part of a research lab or conducting an independent project
• •Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, and repetitive data collection tasks