Research Associate Specialist

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Multiple medical insurance options

Supplemental insurances

Tax-saver flexible benefits plan

University holidays

Generous annual and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Possible educational leave and tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Research Associate Specialist at the Macon Ridge Research Station in Winnsboro, LA. This grant-funded role is non-tenure track and extends through 05/31/2027. The candidate will supervise student employees, conduct various research activities, and manage research projects.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including retirement, medical insurance options, generous leave, and possible educational tuition exemption.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Plant Pathology, Plant Science, General Agriculture, or related fields; a master’s degree desirable.
• Significant experience in plant science considered if applicants hold a degree in another agricultural or basic science field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student employees.
• Conduct basic science laboratory techniques.
• Collect and computerize research data.
• Manage research projects.
• Cooperate on joint tasks with personnel of the research station.

Skills

Supervision

Basic science laboratory techniques

Data management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plant Pathology or related fields

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Job Posting Title

Research Associate Specialist

Overview

This is a grant‑funded, non‑tenure track research associate position through 05/31/2027 at the Macon Ridge Research Station, Winnsboro, LA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student employees.
• Conduct basic science laboratory techniques.
• Collect and computerize research data.
• Manage research projects.
• Cooperate with personnel of the research station and related units on joint tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Plant Pathology, Plant Science, General Agriculture, or related fields; a master’s degree desirable.
• Applicants with a degree in another agricultural or basic science field considered if they have significant experience in plant science.

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits include:

• Retirement.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long‑term disability, accident, vision, long‑term care).
• Tax‑saver flexible benefits plan.
• University holidays (14 per year, including a week off at Christmas).
• Generous annual and sick leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at LSU System campuses.

Application Procedure

• Submit online via the LSU Workday system at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU, including a letter of application, résumé, official transcripts, and three reference letters.
• If reference letters are not attached online, send them directly to Dr. Trey Price, LSU AgCenter, 212‑B Macon Ridge Road, Phone: 318‑435‑2903, E‑mail: [e-mail].

Background Check

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

EEO Statement

The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.