Contingent worker

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Supplemental insurance

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

University holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition exemption for coursework

Job summary

LSU AgCenter is seeking a contingent worker (Visitor) to conduct research on probiotic characteristics, functional dairy foods, dairy foods microstructure and ingredient functionality at 0297 S. Knapp Hall. This appointment is under the LSU AgCenter umbrella and involves a J1 Visiting Scholar framework.

The role is stationed on-site and includes pre-employment background checks; benefits and employment terms vary by category and length of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on enhancing probiotic characteristics, functional dairy foods, dairy foods microstructure and dairy ingredient functionality.

Job description

Job Posting Details

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Job Posting Title: Contingent worker
Position Type: Visitor
Department: LSUAG PL3 - SNFS - Dairy Foods (Kayanush J Aryana (00002723))
Work Location: 0297 S. Knapp Hall
Pay Grade:

Job Description: Conduct research on enhancing probiotic characteristics, functional dairy foods, dairy foods microstructure and dairy ingredient functionality.
Additional Job Description: Competencies: None
Special Instructions: J1 Visiting Scholar
Posting Date: February 13, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Other Employment Information

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position

Essential Position (Y/N):

About the LSU Agricultural Center

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals.

The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

HCM Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail].

Institutions and Programs

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.

The University comprises of nine institutions:

• Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine
• Louisiana State University at Alexandria
• Louisiana State University at Eunice
• Louisiana State University at Shreveport
• LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
• LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport
• The Health Care Services Division
• Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
• Pennington Biomedical Research Center
• Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world‑class knowledge base that is transferable to …