Agricultural Research Technologist 3 Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: December 4, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 570G-YNCSNPS - Agricultural Research Technologist 3 Business Title: Agricultural Research Technologist 3 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: Summary of Duties: The position will perform work supporting scientific research including, sample collection, quantification, data entry, generation of summaries, and coordination of teamwork. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in the applied, biological, chemical, physical OR agri­cultural sciences AND two years of experience as an Agricultural Research Technologist 2; OR equivalent education/experience. • Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards. Preferred Qualifications: • One year of field experience in support of entomological research. • Ability to identify leafhoppers that are vectors of X-disease • Experienced in methods used to monitor earwigs in Washington pear orchards • Has experience organizing samples from multiple complex projects involving orchards with variable management systems • Has experience assisting in the implementation of inoculative biocontrol projects Additional Information: Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences Department Name: Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center City, State, Zip: Wenatchee, WA 98801 Department Link: https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/tfrec-orpet/ Monthly Salary: $3,910 to $5,241 | Range steps A-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% This is a Permanent position. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. • External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. • Internal candidates, please upload all documents in