Lincoln University Looking for Research Specialist – Soil Science Full Time

Position Summary:

Lincoln University of Missouri Jefferson City, MO is seeking highly motivated and creative
individuals to apply for the Research Specialist position in Plant and Soil science. This individual will work in environments including but
not limited to the office, laboratory, farms, greenhouse, and high tunnel. Duties will include training and mentoring students and staff and
interacting with community members and coordinating activities pertaining to grant-funded projects. This position requires the applicant to
have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but
are not limited to:

• Plan, manage, and conduct field experiments and other activities for the maintenance of the
  experiments.
• Be able to operate small farm machinery.
• Keep detailed and orderly notes on all project work.
• Ensure
  all safety guidelines are followed in the laboratory and field.
• Collect soil and plant samples and prepare for laboratory
  analyses.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare data for reports and presentations.
• Organize and lead extension events and field
  days.
• Maintain laboratory facilities, order project supplies, and assist in managing budgets.
• Supervise graduate and
  undergraduate students during project work activities.
• Engage with community members, students, farmers, and fellow researchers to
  build new working relationships.
• Collaborate with fellow LU employees, outside researchers, and community stakeholders to achieve
  research objectives.
• Assist the faculty supervisors to write grant proposals, project budgets, and reports to secure additional
  external funding.
• Assist the faculty supervisor to prepare and publish peer-reviewed research articles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to develop a work schedule and plan for self, team, and
  others assigned to projects.
• Respond to research-related queries and troubleshooting research problems in a timely fashion.
• Propose new techniques to improve quality and productivity.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and
  other programs to coordinate and facilitate project activities.
• Must be able to work some weekends and extended hours if
  necessary.
• Willing to travel to off-campus research facilities, participate in conferences, and visit partnering institutions.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team-oriented environment with a diverse
  group.
• Have knowledge of field, greenhouse, and laboratory management and operations.

Education and
Experience

• At a minimum, a master’s degree in agriculture or a closely related field.
• Experience with project
  management and facilitation.
• Experience leading small teams is preferred.
• General Mechanical knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lifr and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in
  cold and hot environmental conditions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be
modified, changed, or assigned new duties at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website.

https://lincolnu.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1013718-286036.html