Research Associate, Northeast Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center - UTIA

About the company

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Provide professional and technical support to research and outreach programs
• Participate in the design and planning of research environments
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of research environments

What you need

• Education: Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in animal/agronomy/biology/livestock/natural resources/plant/veterinary or closely related field.
• Experience: 1-5 years/animal/livestock/biology/veterinary/agronomy/plant sciences or related farm experience. Graduate assistantships or other paid student assistant work that is relevant may be considered.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of an agronomy farm with active livestock operations and maintenance of farm equipment; knowledge of plant science; ability to work long hours in extreme weather conditions and around dust and pollen; ability to have a flexible work schedule (frequent work on weekends and/or evenings). Excellent computer skills and knowledge of or ability to learn precision livestock/agriculture technologies. Knowledge of research methodology, protocols, data analysis, and forage production.
• Other: Valid Driver's license, Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) certifications such as but not limited to Occupational Health screenings, Essentials for IACUC Members, working with the IACUC, and other AAALAC certifications as directed by REC Director. Tennessee Pesticide license or must obtain one within 90 days after start date of employment. The incumbent must maintain a flexible work schedule and will be required to live within a reasonable, agreed-upon distance from the farm to be available to quickly address and/or respond to any farm-related emergency or project protocols.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: 2 years in animal, livestock, biology, veterinary, agronomy, plant sciences or related farm background. Research Center livestock background/agronomic field plot knowledge/experience is preferred. Graduate assistantships or other paid student assistant work that is relevant may be considered.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan, design, and implement field/controlled research environments and advanced knowledge in research skills to interpret data. Applied skills in training/supervising personnel. Advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database, and statistical software. Proven ability and skills to prioritize, allocate, procure, and coordinate resources. Knowledge in a research academic setting is preferred. Agronomic field plot research is desirable.
• Location: Greeneville, TN
• Onsite, as this is a hands-on professional position on an agronomy/livestock research and education center.
• UT market range: MR08
• Anticipated hiring range: $45,000 - $52,421)
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Keywords for your resumePro

The words this employer's screening is likely to look for.