Research assistant at North Dakota State University Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

North Dakota State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in Fargo, ND. The role involves assisting with greenhouse work, including research on significant crop diseases, and laboratory tasks.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a valid driver’s license. Flexible hours are available, with a pay rate starting at $17+ per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills essential for teamwork and independent work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with greenhouse work including crop experiments.
• Support laboratory work for packaging seeds.
• Help in establishing and evaluating crop trials.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to operate safely and efficiently

Valid driver's license

Job description

Research assistant job at North Dakota State University. Fargo, ND.

This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.

The NDSU Extension Entomology team is looking for a motivated individual to assist with various duties including work in the greenhouse, laboratory, and field.

Position Information

• Assist with greenhouse work including experiments on economically important diseases of sunflower, wheat, corn, dry bean, and other field crops grown in North Dakota;
• Assist with laboratory work including packaging of seed for field experiments;
• Assist with crop and field trial establishment and evaluations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team and independently;
• Ability to operate in a safe, efficient manner;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Hours: Flexible hours ranging 35-40 hours a week during the summer.

Salary: $17+ per hour dependent upon experience.

Contact: Interested individuals should apply via this job posting.

To Apply - Materials Required

Applications must include the following materials:

Please include, within your application, whether you are currently or have been employed in the past 12 months with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as the number of hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment Eligibility

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system. New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. Please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A or one item from List B and List C.

Equal Opportunity / AA Statement

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [e-mail].